While anyone can fall prey to fraud and identity theft, there are many ways to minimize your risk.

The following are some useful Government and Outside resources to help you:

http://www.bos.frb.org/consumer/phishpharm/phishpharm.pdf

http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2004/pr9304a.pdf

http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft

http://www.idtheftcenter.org/index.shtml

http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/idtheft.shtml