Our goal is to:

• Educate and lead discussions about the crime of identity theft and its impact on society
• Help victims put their lives back together after the crime
• Shape state and federal legislation

In the Spotlight:

5/5/08 -  AARP, Shred-it and Identity Theft Action Council of NE partnered together to educate the community about the importance of shredding at a community shred event held May 3, 2008. Over 650 cars passed through and almost 10 tons of material was shredded.

4/24/08 - WOWT Investigative Reporter Mike McKnight uncovers personal customer data in trash of Millard Blockbuster store. Read the story

12/18/07 - House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism hears testimony from Executive Director, Jaimee Napp.

10/24/07 - The Wall Street Journal talks to our Executive Director, Jaimee Napp, in an article published 10/24/07 - "More People Are Freezing Credit Reports". 

10/6/07 - Consumer Alert:  If you have requested a security freeze and are still waiting after 10 business days for a response from Equifax, please contact us.   

We understand there has been an issue with Nebraskans getting a timely response from Equifax. Equifax was using CSC Credit Services to place security freezes for consumers in certain regions of the country (including Nebraska) without notifying consumers.  This has created an excessive time lapse in the placement of the freeze and written confirmation from Equifax.

If you are experiencing this issue, here are phone numbers to check on your request:

Equifax Security Freeze Department 1-888-298-0045 (live operators M-F, 9-5)

CSC Credit Services Fraud Department 1-800-272-9281 (live operators)

We have been told as of October 1, Equifax will be handling Nebraska's security freeze requests in house. 

10/2/07 - Consumer Reports November 2007 issue discusses our Executive Director, Jaimee Napp, in their Viewpoint article "Your voice can help reduce identity theft".

8/30/07 - The  Credit Report Protection Act of 2007 regarding security freeze becomes law on September 1st. This law gives all Nebraska consumers the option of freezing their credit to help prevent identity theft.

Security freeze information  

Freeze request sample letters

How to place a security freeze

Security freeze FAQ

Security freeze means that your credit report file cannot be shared with potential creditors without your authorization. Most businesses will not open credit accounts without first checking a consumer’s credit history. If your credit files are frozen, even someone who has your name and Social Security number probably would not be able to obtain credit in your name. 

2/6/07 - Attorney General Jon Bruning unveils the Identity Theft Repair Kit for National Consumer Protection Week.  This easy to read step-by-step guide covers what to do in the event consumers fall victim to identity theft.  Our Executive Director, Jaimee Napp, was on hand to help introduce the kit to the media. 

Identity Theft Action Council of Nebraska does not endorse nor condone any identity theft pay-for-service companies.  Information on our website is for educational purposes only and should not be taken for legal advice.