Identity Theft

"Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft" Video
(En Español)

Message from Attorney General Goddard

Dear Friends,

Far too many Arizonans have been victims of identity theft. Repairing damage to your credit and reputation often requires considerable time and resources.

Most victims of identity theft don’t even know they are victims until it is too late. The Identity Theft Repair Kit provides useful tips to help you reduce the risk of identity theft or to minimize the damage if the worst happens and someone has already stolen your identity.

The recent string of high-profile data security breaches involving loss, thefts or misuse of millions of customer files is a serious problem for businesses, lawmakers and the public. Government and businesses are taking steps to better protect their databases. It is one thing to prevent someone from rummaging through your mail or your trash looking for credit card receipts and statements to steal. But, it is more difficult to protect yourself when electronic databases are involved.

I am working to fight identity theft through tougher law enforcement, tighter laws, moreconsumer education andcooperation with banks and businesses to better safeguard your personal information.

Identity theft is a crime of convenience. Together we can make it inconvenient for identity thieves to operate in Arizona.

Terry Goddard

For more information see the Identity Theft Repair Kit.

Identity Theft Helpline
602.542.2145 (Phoenix)
520.628.6504 (Tucson)
800.352.8431 (Outside Maricopa and Pima Counties)

Credit Freeze Info

Shred-a-Thons

Publications

Identity Theft Repair Kit
Identity Theft Safety Card (en Español)
Identity Theft Poster

Forms

Identity Theft Affidavit
IRS Taxpayer Advocate: for Employment Id Theft (form)

Reporting Phishing (fraudulent e-mails)

PhishTank | Join the Fight Against Phishing
Symantec Phish Reporting Center
Federal Trade Commission
Anti Phishing Working Group

Forward Phishes to: phishing-report@us-cert.gov and spam@uce.gov

Law relating to Identity Theft

Current Laws:

Identity Theft Law - Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-2008
Spam Law A.R.S 44-1372
Security Breach Law A.R.S. 44-7501
Retailer use of personal identifying information A.R.S 44-7701
Factual innocence; judicial determination; procedure; definition 12-771
Factual improper party status; judicial determination; procedure; definition 12-772
Notice of petition of factual innocence; right to be heard; hearing 13-4440
Consumer credit reports; extension of credit; identity theft; definition 44-1698.01
Security freeze on credit reports and credit scores; fees; definitions 44-1698

Additional Resources

ID Theft Resource Center 1-888-400-5530
ITAC, Identity Theft Assistance Center
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Website
FTC Military Complaint Assistant
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
How to Deal with Debt Collectors if You Are a Victim of Identity Theft 
How to Deal with a Data Breach
List of all known Data Breaches
Identity Theft 911
Phoenix Police Department Document Crimes
Tucson Police Department
Mesa Police Department
United States Postal Inspectors
United States Secret Service
Internet Crimes Complaint Center IC3
Fake Checks.Org