Great site for in-depth information on privacy issues, including practical tips on safeguarding personal privacy.  Their Fact Sheets cover topics such as Internet privacy, identity theft, telemarketing, junk mail, medical records, workplace privacy and more.  Also in Spanish.

Information from the federal government on how thieves "steal" your identity, how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you become a victim.  You can also file a complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission, and download brochures on identity theft (in English and Spanish).

This site from the ITRC nonprofit organization provides a wide range of information including legislation, consumer alerts, self-help information, scam alerts, and a "Where do I go?" section.  Also contains information in Spanish.

Site created by attorney Mari Frank, who wrote Identity Theft Survival Kit.  Learn how to protect your credit and your name and what to do if you're already a victim.  Form letters included.

Periodic reviews of your credit report can help fight identity theft.  Beginning Dec. 1, 2004 in the Western US, consumers can request a free credit report every 12 months from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.  Reports can be requested online, by phone, or by mail.  Click on the link from the FTC's website, or type the web address "www.annualcreditreport.com" into your web browser.