Direct Deposit

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Direct Deposit ID Theft

• Identity theft and fraud are growing problems for
  all Americans
• 40 percent of Americans have been a victim of ID
  theft or know someone who has
• Protect yourself and your money by switching to
  direct deposit
• Direct deposit stops criminals from stealing and
  forging your checks

Based on a December 2005 poll sponsored by the
U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal
Reserve Banks on behalf of the Go Direct campaign.
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Go Direct the safer choice

• Signing up for direct deposit of your Social
  Security, SSI or other federal benefits is fast,
  easy and free
• Call the Go Direct government helpline at (800)
  333-1795, or sign up online at www.GoDirect.org
• To direct deposit your paycheck, contact your
  employer