DCA's identity theft protection public awareness campaign includes Shred Fest, a free paper-shredding event held annually. Shredding is one important way to protect your identity.

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Protect Your Money
Every time you shop online on an unsecured Web site or throw away printed materials with your name and account numbers, important personal information could land in the wrong hands.
 Get tips from DCA's Office of Financial Empowerment

New York State's Security Freeze Law
A Security Freeze is one of the newest ways for you to help prevent someone from opening a new credit account under your name.
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Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
 Get information from the Federal Trade Commission

Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business
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Fighting Fraud with the Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business
 Read the Federal Trade Commission's recent press release
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