Identity Theft

www.identitytheft.gov

The President’s Task Force on Identity Theft was established in 2006, launching a new era in the fight against identity theft. This useful site includes how to report identify theft and victims' rights along with links to other helpful resources.

Common Fraud Schemes

www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/seniors

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) devotes this lengthy site to scams against seniors since we are often the group most preyed upon. Among other topics find out how to avoid in the first place, or deal with if scammed, on such topics as health care and health insurance, counterfeit prescription drugs, funeral and cemetery fraud, fraudulent "anti-aging products, telemarketing or internet fraud, investment schemes or reverse mortgage scams.