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Your Name Location Date Identity Theft www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Our Mission To Create a Safer World for Everyone, We Work to Eliminate Violence and Oppression through Advocacy, Education and Services Our Vision Someplace Safe for Everyone www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Safety Someplace Safe provides emergency services and support for victims of violence, and their families. We collaborate with systems professionals to create safe, healthy communities. Options Someplace Safe offers information and resources to individuals utilizing our services. We create opportunities for volunteers, donors and supporters to get involved. Hope Someplace Safe empowers survivors to live a violence free life. We inspire social change through advocacy, education and awareness. Your support makes this all possible! www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Agency History www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Originally opened as Region IV Council on Domestic Violence, an emergency Shelter for victims of domestic violence in 1979 (located in Fergus Falls) Beginning in 1990, began to open Advocacy offices to provide crime victim services locally. Advocacy Offices are now open in Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail (2 locations), Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena and Wilkin Counties Beginning in 1993, we began to open Parenting Time Centers to assist children and families. PTCs are located in Fergus Falls, Glenwood, Morris, Ortonville, and Perham In 2003, we changed our name to Someplace Safe to better reflect our expanding programming and services. June 2010, opened the Someplace Safe Thrift Store in Alexandria. In August 2013 added another location in Morris. September 2012 ceased operation of the Someplace Safe Shelter and implemented the S.T.E.P.S. program.

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Someplace Safe Locations 9 Counties 10 Advocacy Offices 5 Parenting Time Centers 2 Thrift Stores Administration 9 Counties 10 Advocacy Offices 5 Parenting Time Centers 2 Thrift Stores Administration www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Who Someplace Safe Serves www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Victims of crime Including victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and other crimes Families General Public/Communities Systems Professionals

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Someplace Safe Programs Advocacy Programs Domestic Violence Sexual Assault General Crimes Short Term Emergency Placement Services (S.T.E.P.S.) Parenting Time Centers Thrift Stores www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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24-Hour Crisis Line www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft For help at any time, call a 24-Hour hotline: Someplace Safe Crisis Line: 1-800-974-3359 Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-866-223-1111 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224 If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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Annual Agency Numbers 4,500 Individuals receive services. Approximately 1,000 Nights of Safety are provided to crime victims annually. Over 12,000 people benefit from Community Education annually. www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Annual Agency Numbers Parenting Time Centers provide services to over 500 children annually through more than 1,100 exchanges and 900 supervised visits! www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Annual Agency Numbers Our Thrift Stores provide in excess of 200 v ouchers annually to help Someplace Safe clients and other community organizations! Over 600 volunteers donate at least 10,000 hours of service agency-wide each year Nearly $245,000 worth of time!

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2013 Otter Tail Total 1,908 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 701 Domestic Violence 291 Sexual Assault 916 General Crimes

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2013 Douglas Total 1,005 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 569 Domestic Violence 87 Sexual Assault 349 General Crimes

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2013 Grant Total - 71 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 56 Domestic Violence 10 Sexual Assault 5 General Crimes

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2013 Pope Total - 179 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 141 Domestic Violence 17 Sexual Assault 21 General Crimes

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2013 Stevens Total - 116 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 87 Domestic Violence 15 Sexual Assault 14 General Crimes

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2013 Traverse Total - 62 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 44 Domestic Violence 4 Sexual Assault 14 General Crimes

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2013 Wadena Total - 147 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 69 Domestic Violence 11 Sexual Assault 67 General Crimes

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2013 Wilkin Total - 162 www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 110 Domestic Violence 13 Sexual Assault 39 General Crimes

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2013 Big Stone Total www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft 89 Domestic Violence

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What is Identity Theft? www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Identity theft is when someone uses your personal information such as your name, Social Security number or other identifying information without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.

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What is Identity Theft? www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft The misuse of anothers personal information to: Hide from government, law enforcement, or others who perform background checks. Fraudulently obtain: Goods or services A job Medical Treatment, medications, or equipment Government services or benefits

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How Identity Thieves Get Your Personal Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft They get information from businesses or other institutions by: Stealing records or information while theyre on the job OR Bribing an employee who has access to these records OR Hacking these records OR Conning information our of employees

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How Identity Thieves Get Your Personal Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Steal your mail Dumpster Diving Access your credit report Stealing credit or debit card numbers

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How Identity Thieves Get Your Personal Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Stealing wallets or purses Steal personal information found in your home Steal through scams such as phishing or pretexting

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How Identity Thieves Use Your Personal Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Calls to credit card issuers Open new credit cards in your name Phone or wireless service in your name Open bank accounts in your name

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How Identity Thieves Use Your Personal Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Counterfeits Bankruptcy Loans

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How Identity Thieves Use Your Personal Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft IDs Job/Tax Return Police/Warrant

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Examples of Information Valuable to Identity Thieves: www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Name, address, telephone number Date of birth Social Security Number Medicare card number and health insurance number

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Examples of Information Valuable to Identity Thieves: www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Passport number, drivers license number Financial account numbers (bank account or credit card) Passwords (mothers maiden name, fathers middle name) Biometric date (fingerprint, iris scan)

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How does Identity Theft Hurt Victims? www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Direct financial losses Damage to financial status, credit score, and reputation Denial of employment, housing Problems with IRS

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How does Identity Theft Hurt Victims? www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Possible civil judgments Possible criminal record Emotional harm Time and cost of repairing damage

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How to Safeguard YOUR Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Shred It! Protect your Social Security Number! Dont Give Your Information Out!

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How to Safeguard YOUR Information www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Do Not Click! Dont be Obvious! Secure your Information! Check It!

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Signs that Require Immediate Attention www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Bills that do not arrive as expected Unexpected credit card or account statements Denials of credit for no apparent reason Calls or letters about purchases you did not make

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Immediate Steps for Identity Theft Victims www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Place a Fraud Alert on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully. Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

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Immediate Steps for Identity Theft Victims www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Close Your Accounts Call Use the ID Theft Affidavit found at ftc.gov/idtheft Ask for Verification Keep Copies

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Immediate Steps for Identity Theft Victims www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft File a Police Report Insert your local Law Enforcement Numbers

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Immediate Steps for Identity Theft Victims www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft Report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission Online: ftc.gov/idtheft By phone: 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338) or TTY, 1-866-653-4261 By mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580

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Advocacy Offices Located in local communities providing services to victims of crime Services Include: Medical Advocacy Criminal Justice Advocacy Civil Legal Advocacy Information and Referral Safety Planning www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Advocacy Office Locations Ortonville Alexandria Elbow Lake Fergus Falls Perham Glenwood Morris Wheaton Wadena Breckenridge www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Parenting Time Centers Supervised Parenting Time Safe Exchanges Contact Exchanges Skype Visits Scheduling Supervised Phone Calls www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Parenting Time Centers Fergus Falls Glenwood Morris Ortonville Perham www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Thrift Stores Mission We exist as Viable Cornerstones to Raise Funds and Awareness for Someplace Safe services, Engage Communities, Recycle usable goods, and Provide Employment and Volunteer Opportunities Vouchers Donations Partnerships Alexandria Morris www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Someplace Safe Volunteers Large Group Volunteering Special Event Volunteers Ongoing & Long-Term Volunteers Crisis Line Volunteers Volunteer Advocates or Parenting Time Center Staff Monthly Volunteer Orientations: Alexandria Fergus Falls Morris For more information or to register for a volunteer orientation go to: www.someplacesafe.info/volunteers www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Victim & Donation Needs Personal Care Items Shampoo/Conditioner Diapers Paper Products Household Items Items in good condition to set up a new household Furniture Douglas, Pope, or Otter Tail Counties Gift Cards Gas, Phone, Etc. www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft

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Thank You! PO Box 815 Fergus Falls MN 56538 320-287-1169 volunteer@someplacesafe.info www.someplacesafe.info www.someplacesafe.info www.ftc.gov/idtheft