Check your credit report every year for free

—        Online: http://www.annualcreditreport.com

 —        Phone: 1-877-322-8228

—        By mail: Annual Credit Report

        P.O. Box 105281

       Atlanta, GA 30348-5281

Opt Out of pre-approved credit & insurance offers based on your credit reports

—        Call: 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688).

Do Not Call Registry: https://www.donotcall.gov/

 http://www.onguardonline.gov  : tips on how to secure your computer & your personal information

http://www.ftc.gov  : Federal Trade Commission- to report identity theft

http://www.ic3.gov  : for victims of cyber crimes

spam@uce.gov  : forward spam emails to this group