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• CU calls for one stop banking complaint system
  Consumer groups call on Congress to establish a single toll-free number and unified complaint system
• CU says Social Security numbers need protection
  Widespread use and availability of Social Security numbers puts Americans at risk of ID theft
• Things to consider when deciding whether to place a Security Freeze
  Should you get a security freeze? Here is some information from Consumers Union about this personal choice.
• State laws restricting private use of Social Security numbers
  Consumers Union issue paper restricting private use of SSNs
• FTC: 8.3 million identity theft victims in U.S.
  Report shows need for tougher identity theft protections
• Where to complain about a bank or other creditor
  To complain or for information on who to contact about a bank or other creditor.
• Consumer Reports highlights gift card pitfalls
  Consumers warned about $8 billion in gift cards that went unredeemed last year
• Consumer Reports holiday survival guide eight tips for savvy shopping
  CR tips to survive the holiday season
• Federal legislators tell consumer reporting agencies to improve the security freeze
  Congresswoman Maloney and Sen. Schumer have called on credit bureaus to make security freezes more affordable.
• ID theft freeze available nationwide on Nov. 1
  Consumers Union offers guide to freezing access to credit files to thwart ID thieves
• Frequently asked questions about security freeze
  Credit card companies, merchants, other businesses, and government entities do not always adequately safeguard consumers' private financial information.
• Costly credit-monitoring services offer limited fraud protection
  Consumer Reports says credit monitoring is overrated, oversold, and overpriced
• Insurance protection sought for wildfire victims
  CU supports emergency regulations and offers resource list and guide for homeowners affected by CA wildfires
• Powerful ID theft protection goes nationwide
  All three credit bureaus will offer "security freeze" protection in all 50 states by November 1
• Security Freeze
  The security freeze is an identity theft prevention tool you can use to proactively stop new account theft and fraud. 39 states and the District of Columbia offer the freeze. Click here to find out if you live in a state that provides you with the security freeze.