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Ways to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
First Republic Bank maintains a comprehensive set of technical tools, data management controls, and employee access and use policies to protect our customers’ private information.
If you are worried that your personal information has been – or might be – stolen or misused, these Web sites can provide some useful information:
- Who to Call to Report Possible Identity Theft
- Federal Trade Commission for the Consumer: Identity Theft
- FDIC - How to Avoid ID Theft on the Internet
- Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Don't Be an Online Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams
Spyware is a kind of program that installs on your computer and can send private information from your computer to unauthorized individuals. Easy to understand information about how it works and how to protect yourself is available at the following Web site:
