The Fed. Trade Comm. (FTC) has issued this document to help raise awareness of identity theft. It explains how you can minimize your risk of identity theft by managing your personal information cautiously. Contents: How Identity Theft Occurs; How Can You Tell If You¿re a Victim of Identity Theft?; Getting Your Credit Report; Managing Your Personal Information; A Special Word About Social Security Numbers; Active Duty Fraud Alerts; If Your Personal Information Has Been Lost or Stolen; Identity Theft Victims: Immediate Steps; Fraud Alerts; Identity Theft Reports; For More Information; & FTC Privacy Policy.