State AG Reps Talk About Scams

Last week we were privileged to have as our guests Kim Youmans and Renee Chariton from the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office. While most of their comments, and a very good video, dealt with identity theft, they also gave us some valuable information about various scams going around - in the mail, on the phone and on the internet.

You can find all kinds of valuable consumer protection information at the AG website : www2.state.id.us/ag/

Some highlights: ·

•  Everyone is entitled to a free credit report once a year. Go to   www.AnnualCreditReport.com
  
•  Check out www.ftc.gov/idtheft
  
•  The bad guys will get to you through the trash, the mail and your wallet ·
•  The bad guys are always a step ahead
  
•  Deter/Detect/Defend
  
•  Never give out your SSN of DOB
  
•  Be cautious - trust no-one