Identity Theft Information

• Identity theft is really fraud: see article by Bruce Schneier
• Things you can do:
  • Opt-out from credit card and insurance offers by calling 1-888-5-OPTOUT (567-8688) or online at www.optoutprescreen.com.
    (More free options from the Federal Trade Commission.)
  • If your identity is stolen, an excellent list of things to do is here; more information can be found here.
  • Assistance (for a fee) in reducing identity-theft risk can be found at IdentityTheftSmart.com. Further information can be found at MSU's Identity Theft Program.