If you or someone you know is a victim of elder fraud, call this hotline at 833–FRAUD–11. Identity theft occurs when someone obtains and uses your personal information without your permission to commit a fraud.Promptly report any fraudulent activity or suspected identity theft to the law enforcement authorities or other financial institutions as applicable. Scam Squad is seeing a spike in reports of jury duty scams. The callers pose as sheriff's deputies or police and say that you missed a court appearance. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) spells out rights for victims of identity theft, as well as responsibilities for businesses. Scam Alert: Legal Aid will never ask you for a credit card or for payment for legal services. A fraud alert is a notice on your credit reports. It signals to lenders that you may have been a victim of fraud. Members of Cleveland's growing African immigrant community speak about scams targeting residents during a Sept.