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Security & Identity Theft
It seems that more and more frequently we are hearing about instances of Identity Theft. Some people don’t find out their identity has been stolen until they go to purchase a home or take out a loan. At that point, it could take months to clear your good name.
Sometimes an identity thief can strike even if you’ve been very careful about keeping your personal information to yourself. If you suspect that your personal information has been misused to commit fraud or theft, take action immediately, and keep a detailed record of your conversations and correspondence. Be sure to Chart Your Course of Action.
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- Do you know what to do if someone steals your identity?
- How can you protect yourself from identity theft?
- Are you unknowingly involved in a fraud or about to be scammed?
ABA Working To Identify Source Of Fraudulent Calls
ABA is working with law enforcement to identify and disrupt individuals making fraudulent phone calls purporting to be from the association. The con artists call people to tell them their personal financial information is on the Internet, and ABA is contacting them as a courtesy. The calls, made so far to people in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, are an effort to obtain personal financial information and are not being made by ABA. To further legitimize themselves, the con artists sometimes don't ask for financial information during the first call but recommend that the person call their bank. They then ask for the financial information during a follow-up call. Please report fraudulent calls and e-mails using ABA's name.