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FACTA:stands for "Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act". Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 consumers can request and obtain a FREE credit report once every twelve months from each of the three US consumer credit reporting agencies |
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Fair Credit Billing Act (US):applies if you are billed for items you never received, such as when you are the victim of identity theft and someone has accessed your credit card. |
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Fake Codec Trojans:lure computer users into downloading a file that infects their computer. They masquerade as codecs required to view online videos, then install a fake virus to lure victims into downloading a rogue anti-spyware program to remove it. |
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Fake online banking URL (see phishing):this is where a scammer e.g sends you an email asking you to update your personal records, claiming to be from your bank. The email will contain a fake URL which will take you to a fake login page. Never click on a link that claims to be from your bank! |
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Fake scan (see Scareware and Rogueware):A website that claims it can scan for nasty programs on your computer. Unfortunately the scan results in most cases are not real and ask you to purchase the product to remove the nasty programs. |
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Fake website:A website that has been setup to look genuine (with company logo etc) but unfortunately delivers malware and Trojans. |
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Faking the dead:This type of fraudulent crime (or scam) uses identities stolen from the deceased to purchase credit cards, loans and goods and services. |
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FAQs:Frequently Asked Questions about id-protect and identity fraud |
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Fax Preference Service (FPS):Allows you and your family to register your home or business fax number not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing faxes |
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FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation):is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice. It has the authority and responsibility to investigate specific crimes assigned to it. |
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Fight identity theft:Join ID THEFT PROTECT today to learn more about how you can protect your ONLINE and OFFLINE identity. |
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