Lately there has been a huge increase in phone calls from telemarketers claiming to be debt collectors with the goal of stealing your identity. The Better Business Bureau and the FCC are warning consumers about telephone calls from fraudulent debt collectors.

Government agencies such as the FCC or FTC have reported an increase in consumer complaints about fraudulent telephone calls and identity theft. You can visit either the FCC or the FTC’s official website to obtain up to date information about the techniques used by these fraudulent callers by clicking on the press release section of each website. Additionally, the Better Business Bureau has a wealth of information about how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.