Consumer Awareness
- FDIC Consumer Assistance & Information: https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/assistance
- FDIC Consumer News: https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news
Identity Theft & Fraud Prevention
- Federal Trade Commission’s ID Theft Prevention: www.ftc.gov/idtheft
- Federal Trade Commission’s Report Identity Theft and Recovery Plan: https://www.identitytheft.gov
- Social Security Administration (fraud line): 1-800-269-0271
- Anti-Phishing Working Group: www.antiphishing.org
Credit Reporting
- Free Annual Credit Report: www.annualcreditreport.com
- Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 or visit them online at www.equifax.com
- Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 or visit them online at www.experian.com
- Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289 or visit them online at https://www.transunion.com/
Lending
- Real Estate
- Real Tracs: https://www.realtracs.com
- Zillow: https://www.Zillow.com
- Auto
- J.D. Power formerly NADA: www.nadaguides.com
Internal Revenue Service
- IRS Home Page: https://www.irs.gov
- IRS/ Tax Id Applications: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/modiein/individual/index.jsp
- IRS Where’s My Refund?: https://www.irs.gov/Refunds
Time Flies!
Make sure to keep your account beneficiaries and contact information up to date.
Avoid Fees!
Alerts are an easy way to avoid unnecessary fees.