Websites to Fight Identity Theft
Office of the State Bank Commissioner’s Top 5 Web Sites for Consumers To Use To Fight Identity Theft Onguardonline.gov – Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer and protect your personal information. This web site also includes quizzes you […]
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On September 1, 2005, as a result of an Act passed by Congress, Delaware residents became eligible to receive a free credit report from all three credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Transunion and Experian. The site created for requesting a free credit report from the three agencies is www.annualcreditreport.com. You may request your free credit report […]
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Mortgages/Foreclosures/Debt Collection When you are struggling with your mortgage, or in debt and facing collections or judgments, it is very important to understand as much about government programs and the law before agreeing to any payments or contracts. Residents should take advantage of the following resources and attend free workshops in your neighborhoods. Please review […]
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The Office of the State Bank Commissioner provides consumer education through outreach programs, building on partnerships with various state agencies, housing counselors and community organizations. Fees collected by our office provide funding for the Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (DEMAP) administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority, and also for the Financial Literacy Education Fund […]
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Please select a consumer education resource from the list below for more information. General Information/Web Site Links Mortgages/Foreclosures/Debt Collection Free Credit Reports Avoid Identity Theft To learn more about opening an account at an FDIC-insured bank, go to: www.fdic.gov/GetBanked
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