Westchester County, New York

Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in our country today. Each year more than 10 million Americans become victims of identity theft, a crime that cost them roughly $5 billion dollars. The identity thief can inflict substantial damage on the victim’s assets, credit, and reputation without the victim even being aware of the crime.

How does Identity Theft Occur?

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your identification fraudulently, typically for economic gain.

ATM Fraud

Banks don't have a good handle on ATM fraud yet so consumers must be vigilent when getting cash from an ATM.

Non-bank ATM Law

Find out about Westchester’s local law that requires non-bank ATMs to be registered.

Credit Card Security Freeze Law

The freeze law allows individuals to lock their credit files, blocking access to their credit reports. Understand the benefits and the consequences.

Mobile Shredder

This is a free public server reserved for residents only. Make it a practice to shred documents with personally identifying information.

Wi-Fi Security

Understand the potential risks of using a wireless network.

Identity Theft Resources

Learn as much as you can about identity theft. It's better to be proactive, than to have to be reactive.