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By reporting fraud, you help protect not just yourself but your community too. It helps law enforcement track down trends and prevent further crimes, keeping everyone safer.
You can reach out to local law enforcement or the Ohio Attorney General’s office. They often have resources and professionals that can guide you.
Yes! Features like holograms, watermarks, and microprinting can help verify documents. Familiarize yourself with these to spot fakes more easily.
Keep your personal documents secure. Store them in a safe place, and shred any papers with your personal info. Also, use strong passwords for online accounts and enable two-factor authentication.
If your bank statements have charges you don’t recognize, or if you find unfamiliar accounts opened in your name, it’s a red flag. Also, watch out for calls from debt collectors about debts you didn't incur.
Identity fraud is when someone pretends to be you, often using your personal documents without your permission. In Columbus, it can happen through stolen IDs, bank account info, or social media accounts.