Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. It is important for consumers to recognize that identity theft is not just a financial crime. It can include financial identity theft, criminal identity theft, governmental identity theft, and medical identity theft.
Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.
The IRS has taken numerous steps to combat identity theft and protect taxpayers.
LIHEAP Heating Bill Assistance
The CAPs provide Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assistance from November 1st to March 31st to residents at or below 60 % of RI median income. They determine income eligibility View the Low income guidelines » and, based on household income, make direct payments on your behalf to your heating to help with energy bills or restore gas or electric service.
This national nonprofit provides a wealth of information about drug assistance programs and affordable healthcare options.
An online tool that allows people to find federally funded health centers in their area (data can be exported to PDF or XLSX). This interactive map is also available as an iPhone application
A state-by-state guide to finding free clinics. Offers additional information for no-cost medical clinics, affordable clinics, low-income clinics, and clinics that offer services to those who are uninsured.