ID THEFT

     ID Theft has become one of the most prevalent nonviolent crimes reported today. In just the last 3 months, 34 cases of this serious offense have been reported to the Weslaco Police Department. Usually, these cases involve a compromised Social Security number. If you are a victim of ID Theft or suspect you might be, below you will find website links that provide useful information.

www.texasfightsidtheft.gov www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/idtheft/idtheft2.htm www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/

For information on how not to be a TARGET FOR THIEVES, click the following link    ThievesPickTarget.pdf