"Identity theft is crippling to its victims, both financially and emotionally," Bruning said. "This repair kit gives consumers peace of mind and a road map for minimizing the damage to their good name and credit."
The Identity Theft Repair Kit offers consumers who are victims of identity theft a step-by-step guide to repairing their credit. It also reviews a consumer's rights and liability under Nebraska and federal laws, and offers tips for protecting personal information in the future.
"During National Consumer Protection Week we want to educate consumers about fraudulent schemes and provide them with the tools needed to combat fraud," Kowalski said. "Protecting families and friends against fraud can be as easy as knowing who to call and where to find help."
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft tops the list of consumer fraud complaints in Nebraska. In 2005, Nebraskans reported losing nearly $2 million to consumer fraud. Nearly 1,000 Nebraskans were victimized by identity theft.
