Identity Theft Resource Page:
El Paso County Sheriff's Office, (719) 520-7173
Federal Trade Commission, 877-438-4338
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.
Equifax, 800-525-6285
Regularly checking your credit report for changes you did not make is one of the best ways to combat identity theft.
Experian, 888-397-3742
Experian provides consumers with tools and services to help them understand, manage and protect their personal credit profiles.
Trans Union, 800-888-4213
On-line Credit Reports, Credit Monitoring and Business Services.
Free Credit Reports, 877-322-8228
Colorado Attorney General, (303) 866-4500
FBI - Internet Fraud Complaint Center
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime. The IC3 gives the victims of cyber crime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and international level, IC3 provides a central referral mechanism for complaints involving Internet related crimes.
Investment Fraud
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Colorado DMV, (303) 205-5600
US Postal Inspection Service (stolen mail), 877-876-2455
Stolen Social Security Numbers, 800-269-0271
Social Security Online
Stolen Passports
U.S. Department of State
In order to protect yourself from identity fraud it is important to report a lost or stolen valid passport immediately.
National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Better Business Bureau (Southern Colorado), 866-206-1800
Privacy Rights Clearing House, (619) 298-3396
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) is a nonprofit consumer organization with a two-part mission -- consumer information and consumer advocacy.
National Crime Prevention Council
It's easy to get involved in crime prevention. Find out how you can, "Take a Bite Out Of Crime."
Bankruptcy Filings
About the United States Trustee Program & Bankruptcy - U.S. Department of Justice
To find out more about the Technical Support Section, click on any of the links located below.