Identity Theft & Consumer Fraud — How to Protect Your Identity

According to the Federal Trade Commission, a thief steals someone's identity every 10 seconds. In addition, some victims lost job opportunities, were unable to obtain financing, or even were arrested for crimes they did not commit. If your identity is stolen, you can spend months or even years trying to clear your name.

If you encounter a suspicious e-mail, Web site or pop-up window claiming to be affiliated with Edward Jones please contact us at: email_fraud@edwardjones.com.

Scam Alerts:

• Secret Shopper Scam: Counterfeit Check Alert (June 2009)
  
  
• Employment Scam Notice (June, 2009)
  
  
• "Prize Winning Payout" Scam (April, 2009)

Identity Theft
What are the three main types of identity theft and how do they happen?

Phishing & Pharming
What are Phishing and Pharming and how can I avoid them?

• How They Work
• How to Avoid Them

Other Types of Fraud
Information on other types of fraud and how victims are targeted.

• Advance Fee Fraud
• Foreign Lotteries

Prevention
Learn how to Deter, from Identity Theft & Fraud.

Protecting Your Edward Jones Information
Learn more about how Edward Jones is committed to protecting your private, personal and financial information and what to do if you feel your information has been compromised.

Fighting Back
Information on what to do if you are a victim of Identity theft & Consumer Fraud.