| Preventing Identity Theft
Identity Theft—Giving You New Tools to Protect Your Finances
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is one of fastest growing financial crimes in the country. If the problem is not solved quickly, every American will be at high risk for identity theft.
Congress is taking the decisive action that we need to make sure that American consumers are protected against identity theft. Legislation, known as the FACT Act, was approved by the House of Representatives on September 10, 2003, by a vote of 379 to 49 and was signed into law by President Bush on December 3rd. The FACT Act helps you to protect your identity by:
- Allowing you one free credit report each year.
- Requiring creditors who lent money in your name to an identity thief help you clear your name.
- Creating one place where you can have a fraud alert placed on your credit history that will be honored across all America.
These are important protections for you and your economic security. Don’t wait to be a victim of identity theft. Take action now to protect yourself, your family and your friends by visiting Congressman Price's Prevent Identity Theft website.
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