Identity Theft
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Why Should I
Safeguard My Student Aid Information? Criminals steal personal data such as names, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and bank and credit card information. Using the stolen data, the criminal can fraudulently obtain credit cards, buy items over the Internet, and even establish cellular phone accounts. Complaints to the Federal Trade Commission about identity theft have doubled each year since the Commission began compiling its complaint database. Reduce Your Risk · Apply for federal student aid by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. · When completing the FAFSA electronically, remember to exit the application and close the browser. · Keep your U.S. Department of Education (ED) PIN in a secure place. (Get your PIN at www.pin.ed.gov). · Don’t reveal your PIN to anyone, even if that person is helping you fill out the FAFSA. The only time you should be using your PIN is when you are on ED Web sites, which are secure. · Review your financial aid award documents and keep track of the amount of aid applied for and awarded. · Shred receipts and copies of documents with personal information if they are no longer needed. · Immediately report all lost or stolen identification to the issuer. How The
Government Keeps Your Information Safe Report
Identity Theft U.S. Department
of Education Federal Trade
Commission Social Security
Administration Equifax Credit
Bureau Experian
Information Solutions (Formerly TRW) TransUnion
Credit Bureau Admission
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