Stop Selling My Name

by | Jul 23, 2019 | Avoiding Scams, Knowledge

by Cary Johnson One of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft and telemarketing fraud is to stop businesses and charities from selling your name. You can reduce most junk mail and even some E-mail by contacting the Direct Marketing Association and...

Reducing Mail Identity Theft

by | Jul 23, 2019 | Avoiding Scams, Knowledge

Mail theft is a prevalent way that thieves steal information for identity theft crimes.  • Mail your bills to be paid inside the Post Office; do not leave them in your    mailbox or place them in a street corner postal box. Consider using automated    payment plans or...

Charitable Steps for Safety

by | Jul 23, 2019 | Avoiding Scams, Knowledge

 by Cary Johnson Cary Johnson • District Attorney Fraud Line 303-271-6980   Jefferson County, Golden Colorado Charitable Steps for Safety by Cary Johnson Fact #1: There is no law, statute, or regulation stating or governing that a charity give, spend,...

Arranging for a Credit File Freeze

by | Jul 23, 2019 | Avoiding Scams, Knowledge

by Cary Johnson Arranging for a Credit File Freeze by Cary Johnson Coloradoans can put a security freeze on their credit reports. A freeze means your file cannot be shared with potential creditors which can help prevent identity theft. If your files are frozen, even...