Identity Theft Information

Sheriff Gene Scarbrough wants to help you prevent identity theft, one of the fastest-rising crimes in the country.  According to the U.S. Department of Justice, about seven percent of all Americans over the age of sixteen were victims of identity theft in 2012 alone: www.bjs.gov/index.cfm

If you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, contact the Tift County Sheriff's Department or your local Law Enforcement Agency to file a report.  Additional steps should be made to prevent further damage or victimization.  If your credit cards or bank accounts have been compromised, immediately notify your financial institutions.

 Residents that are victims of identity theft are encouraged to contact at least one of the three major credit reporting agencies to notify them of the incident.  This will help protect your credit if your identity has been compromised.

For comparison and reviews of several ID protection services, visit www.reviews.com/identity-theft-protection-services.

Links to Credit Reporting Agencies:

www.Equifax.com

www.Experian.com

www.transunion.com

Social Security Number Compromised:

www.ssa.gov/

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Homeland Security Investigations https://www.ice.gov/victim-notification