Resources

Be aware of what can happen online and learn ways to prevent, protect, and restore your identity

• www.ftc.gov/idtheft – Consumer information about identity theft
• www.idtheftcenter.org – Identity Theft Resource Center
• www.us-cert.gov – Cybersecurity, viruses, and tips on home network security
• www.preventelderabuse.org – National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse-

Fraud/Scam

• www.ic3.gov – Report Internet crime/scams complaints
• www.ftc.gov/complaint – Report scams to the Federal Trade Commission
• wehelpconsumers.tn.gov – Report scams to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs
• www.ftc.gov/scams – Sign up for FREE scam alerts
• www.tn.gov/commerce/ – Learn more about common types of scams

Obtain copy of your credit report 

• www.annualcreditreport.com – you are allowed one free credit report per year from the three credit agencies.

For information regarding your credit reports visit:

• www.experian.com
• www.equifax.com
• www.transunion.com

Review businesses in your area or file a complaint against a business

•  www.bbb.org

Useful Phone Numbers

• 1-866-459-7822 – United States Postal Service Money Order Verification System  for verification of the validity of a US Postal Money Order
• 1-800-448-1492 – Western Union – for reporting fraud related to the Western Union Money Transfer Service
• 615-741-4737 – Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs – for reporting fraud
• 877-382-4357 – Federal Trade Commission – for reporting fraud