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Growing Threat of Identity Theft and Financial Fraud in Jordan
As identity theft cases continue to rise in Jordan, citizens are being warned to take immediate action to protect themselves from financial fraud. The country’s authorities have reported a significant increase in cases of identity theft and financial fraud, with victims losing thousands of dinars to scammers.
Combating the Growing Threat
To combat this growing threat, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an initiative to help Jordanians recover from identity theft and financial fraud. The FTC’s website, IdentityTheft.gov, provides a one-stop resource for people to report identity theft to law enforcement and receive step-by-step instructions on how to recover.
Protecting Your Identity
To avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, Jordanians are advised to:
- Place a fraud alert on their credit reports. This will make it more difficult for thieves to open new accounts in their name.
- Obtain free copies of their credit reports from each of the three major credit bureaus.
- Carefully review their credit reports and note any suspicious transactions or accounts.
Recovering from Identity Theft
Once identity theft has occurred, victims can report the incident on IdentityTheft.gov and receive a personalized recovery plan with step-by-step advice on how to rectify the situation. The recovery plan may include instructions on:
- Closing new accounts opened in one’s name
- Removing unauthorized charges from existing accounts
- Contacting the credit bureaus to correct errors
Additional Tips for Protection
To help Jordanians protect their identities and recover from identity theft, the FTC recommends:
- Regularly checking credit reports
- Considering an extended fraud alert or credit freeze
- Taking advantage of free weekly credit reports until December 2023 by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com
Staying Vigilant
As the threat of identity theft and financial fraud continues to loom over Jordan, authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect themselves from falling victim to these crimes.