REACT wants to provide members of the public and industry with materials to help detect, prevent and deal with crime. The downloads below are in PDF format and were created by the Federal Trade Commission.
Deter, Detect, Defend: Avoid IDTheft Tri-fold brochure with tips for consumers on how to deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. 4"x9", 2 pages, color
File Segregation: New ID Is a Bad IDea You're promised a chance to hide unfavorable credit information by establishing a new credit identity. The problem: "File segregation" is illegal. If you use it, you could face fines or even a prison sentence. 8.5"x11", 4 pages, color.
Pretexting: Your Personal Information Revealed Pretexting is when someone tries to get your personal information under false pretenses, to sell it, steal your assets or identity, or get credit in your name. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Auction Guides: Not So Hot Properties Warns about ads for auction guides that promise vehicles for as little as $500 or foreclosed homes from $5,000, with no money down. How to avoid shelling out your hard-earned dollars for fraudulently marketed auction guides. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Your Access to Free Credit Reports Learn how to order a free copy of your credit report from each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – once every 12 months. 8.5”x11”, 6 pages, color