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Identity theft


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  • Website: Consumer Information Canada
  • Resource type: General web page

Summary - The message of this resource is:

Identity theft is when personal information is stolen. This resource will help you stop and report identity theft.


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Keywords

fraud, illegal, victim, cyber


How was this rated?

Step 1 - Evidence-based

Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?


Step 2 - Transparency

Is it clear who developed the resource and how?


Step 3 - Usability

Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?


Rated on: 12/12/2017 10:45:34 AM

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