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DIAL 2-1-1 FOR INFORMATION
We all know we can dial 9-1-1 for a police, fire, or medical emergency
and 4-1-1 for a phone number. But did you know you can call 2-1-1
and receive information and referrals for health and human services
needs? Residents in Dallas, Rockwall, Hunt, Collin, and Denton
counties can find information on utility bill assistance, child care,
seniors programs, substance abuse intervention, and job training by
calling 2-1-1. The code provides individuals and families with
free advice on who and where to call for support. Based in the
Community Council of Greater Dallas office, the Area Information Center
is staffed by trained information specialists. They assess each
caller's needs and connect them with the appropriate services.
You can add your name to state-sponsored "No-Call Lists", which will
help limit calls from telephone solicitors. There is a small fee
for this service; however, businesses that engage in telephone
solicitation are required to follow PUC rules and abide by the No-Call
lists. Call toll free at 1.866.TX-NO-CAL (1.866.896.6225) or visit
www.texasnocall.com
for more information or to register.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE WANTS
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?
With increasing incidents of identity theft, more attention is
focused on the use of Social Security numbers. People do
not realize the importance of Social Security numbers and what
can happen when their number gets into the hands of the wrong
people. Do you know under what circumstances you are
required to give your Social Security number? Here
are a few guidelines to help.
Your Social Security number is your personal property. Giving
your number is voluntary, just like letting someone borrow your
car. Before you give out your number, you should ask:
> Why is my number needed?
> Is giving my number mandatory or voluntary?
> How will my number be used?
> What happens if I refuse to give my number?
> What law requires that I give my number?
The answers to these questions can help you decide if you give
out your number. The decision is yours.
And, you can keep your Social Security number safe by not
carrying your card in your wallet or purse.
IF YOUR IDENTITY IS STOLEN
HELP! Someone is using my name
and social security number to open credit card accounts. I
had no idea until I started receiving calls from creditors.
Now my credit report shows "bad" accounts. What do I do?
If you find that you are a
victim of ID theft, the Federal Trade Commission urges you to:
1. Contact the fraud departments
of each of the three major credit bureaus and report the theft.
Ask that a "fraud alert" be placed on your file and that no new
credit be granted without your approval.
Equifax: 1.800.525.6285 2. For any accounts that have
been accessed or opened fraudulently, contact the security
department of the appropriate creditor or financial institution.
Close these accounts. Put passwords (not your mother's maiden
name or social security number) on any new accounts you open.
3. File a report with local police or the police where the identity
theft took place. Get the report number or a copy of the report in case
the bank, credit card company or others need proof of the crime.
4. Call the ID Theft Clearinghouse toll-free at 1.877.ID-THEFT
(1.877.438.4338) to report the theft.
The Identity Theft Hotline and the ID Theft Website also give you a
place to go to report the theft to the federal government and receive
helpful information.
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information. This is a service that is continually under
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information timely and accurate, we can make no guarantees. We
will make every effort to correct errors brought to our
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the opinions of the City of Sachse and/or City employees. The City of Sachse nor any of its employees assume any legal
liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or
usefulness of any information disclosed. This includes any
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Permission has been granted to the City of Sachse for using
photos taken of individuals. Any references made to specific commercial products or
services, manufacturers, vendors, or hyperlinks to their
respective sites does not constitute or imply endorsement by the
City of Sachse. Please be aware that the City of Sachse cannot guarantee the
accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information
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are welcome to print documents or download pictures contained on
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however, commercial use of this site is prohibited without
written consent from the City of Sachse. It is hoped that you find the contents of this site useful.
Every attempt has been made to make this web site user friendly
and browser compliant. Should you find a portion of the web site
that does not function correctly, please contact Denise Vice at
972.495.1212, ext. 21.
When you visit this site our Web server automatically collects your IP address. This address does not identify you individually; it is your computer's address. We do not make IP addresses available to anyone outside our Information Technology staff. We use the addresses to help diagnose problems with the server and to compile statistics on usage. The City does not retain IP addresses in the ordinary course of business. When you visit this site we do not obtain identifying personal information about you unless you choose to provide such information to us. In certain parts of the site (on-line payments) you may be asked to provide information we need to process a request, such as your name, address, gender, and credit card number. You may decline to provide this information, although doing so may limit our ability to serve you. If you send us an email message or fill out an email form that contains identifying personal information, we may use that information to respond to you, or we may redirect your questions to another person in the City better able to answer it. We do not share information we receive with outside parties except as required by law. Under the Public Information Act, email is within the definition of a public record and may be subject to public disclosure. This includes information we collect in a questionnaire or a guest book. Email is also subject to disclosure as part of the discovery procedure in a civil lawsuit. Should disclosure of any information be required, the information will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the law to ensure the greatest protection of personal privacy. The City does not restrict children
from visiting this site. The City strongly urges that children
give no information over the site until they get permission from their
parents or guardians.
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