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Who do you turn to if you are a victim of fraud?
If you are a victim of fraud, you should turn to the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA). "NACA is an organization of more than 1,500 attorneys who represent and have represented hundreds of thousands of consumers victimized by fraudulent, abusive, and predatory business practices" (6 Protection Against Consumer Fraud). -
What to do if you are a victim of fraud?
If you are a victim of fraud, you should report the incident and seek a member of the NACA to help you. They are the "voice for consumers in the ongoing struggle to curb unfair or abusive business practices that harm consumers" (6 Protection Against Consumer Fraud). -
How can you protect yourself in the future?
In order to avoid identity theft and fraud, a person should be careful to not give anyone their personal information. People should also avoid using this information as a username and password. "Identify thieves could use your name and address, credit card or bank account numbers, Social Security number or medical insurance account numbers" (5 Protection Against Consumer Fraud) to create fake accounts and steal your money. -
Fraud in my life
My mom has been a victim of fraud because someone used her credit card and stole her identity to purchase items they desired. He or she went to multiple stores in a short period of time and bought things my mom would never buy. My mom received an alert from the bank of the card about suspicious credit card activity and charges. Then, she called the bank and told them to cancel the lost card and send a replacement. -
