• Identity Theft Action Council of Nebraska (iTAC)
  The goals of iTAC are to educate and lead discussions about the crime of ID theft, assist victims, and shape legislation.

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
  IC3 gives victims of cybercrime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations.

• Federal Reserve Consumer Help
  If you have a problem with a bank or other financial institution, contact the Federal Reserve for help.

• Don't Be an Online Victim:  How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams
  The FDIC has produced a multimedia presentation to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft.  The presentation provides information on steps consumers should take to secure their computer and protect themselves from identity theft, as well as actions consumers should take if they become a victim of identity theft.

• Internet Safety Information for the Whole Family
  Young or old, no one is immune to the potential dangers that lurk on the Internet.  This Web site is designed as a guide for discussions between parents and teachers and children.  It is also meant to challenge young adults to think before they log on and to give them additional resources to be safe on the Internet.

• FDIC Consumer News
  FDIC Consumer News provides practical guidance on how to become a smarter, safer user of financial services.  Each issue offers helpful hints, quick tips, and common-sense strategies to protect and stretch your hard-earned dollars.

• Putting Your Home on the Loan Line Is Risky Business
  This brochure alerts consumers to potential borrowing pitfalls related to home financing.  (Source:  Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)

• Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud
  Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud.  You need to understand the home-buying process to be a smart consumer.  (Source:  Department of Housing & Urban Development)

• ATM Scam
  This PowerPoint presentation demonstrates one type of ATM scam.  If this scam happens to you, call the local authorities or 911 from your cell phone.
  (If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint, click here to download PowerPoint Viewer in order to view this presentation.)

• Planning a Spring Break "Get-A-Way"?
  Know the conditions of your trip before you pay for any vacation package.

• Guidelines for Holiday Giving
  Be aware that not all groups presenting themselves as charities are legitimate.

• True or False?
  Take this "Holiday Shopping Quiz" so that you know the difference between common myths and consumer rights.

• Home Heating Repairs
  With cooler weather approaching, beware of fraudulent home heating repair companies.

• Home Improvement Scams
  Spring is not only the time for home improvement projects, it's also the time for home repair scams.

• Reducing Unwanted Mail
  Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive by taking advantage of a free service offered by the Direct Marketing Association.

• Your Good Credit
  If you have experienced credit problems, guard your credit and beware of scams.

• Across the Border Fraud
  Beware of scams operating from a foreign country.

• Unordered Merchandise in the Mail
  If you receive unordered merchandise in the mail, consider it a free gift.

• Tips for Dealing With Tough Times on the Farm
  When facing financial difficulties, it's best to act quickly.  Here's how to get a head start.

• Magazine Telephone Scams
  Don't be fooled into paying hundreds of dollars for unwanted magazine subscriptions.

• Protect Your Family From Junk Mail
  Two federal laws protect you and your family from receiving unsolicited sexually oriented advertisements and other types of junk mail.

• Nigerian Scam Letters
  Warning to Nebraskans about the Nigerian Advanced Fee Fraud scam letter.

• Identity Theft Is on the Rise
  Identity theft crimes are on the rise nationwide. Here are tips on how not to be a victim.

• Work-at-Home Schemes
  If you're considering such a work-at-home offer, be cautious and ask questions prior to getting involved.

• SSN Fraud
  Don't pay for services that otherwise are offered free of charge by the U.S. government.

• Slamming & Cramming
  You could find hundreds of dollars in unexpected, unauthorized charges added to your telephone bill.

• School Safety Tips
  Tips on safety when traveling to and from school.

• Three-day Right to Rescind
  Under Nebraska's Home Solicitation Sales Law, a buyer has until midnight of the third business day to cancel a sale made in the home.

• Living Trust Scams
  The rapid growth in the sales of living trusts has spawned a fraudulent industry that directly targets the elderly.

• Vacation Tips
  July through September is the height of the burglary season in Nebraska.  Homeowners should take security precautions before leaving on summer vacations.

• Foreign Lottery Scams
  It is illegal for a foreign or out-of-state lottery to solicit lottery sales in the State of Nebraska.

• Tips on Buying a Used Car
  Americans spend more than $85 billion to buy more than 17 million used cars.

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