Reporting Identity Theft
When your identity is stolen, it's hard to know what to do first. Contacting the right agencies, as quickly as possible makes all the difference when it comes to stopping criminals. Learn who to contact and how to reach the people and agencies that can help you recover your identity.
How to Report Identity Theft
No matter how you learn about identity theft, reporting it quickly and to the right agencies and companies is essential. These steps will help you quickly begin to regain control of your identity.
No matter how you learn about identity theft, reporting it quickly and to the right agencies and companies is essential. These steps will help you quickly begin to regain control of your identity.
Reporting Identity Theft 101
Identity theft happens to even those who protect their identities closely. But when it happens, you want to report it as quickly as possible to limit your liability. Use these steps to quickly report suspected identity theft.
Identity theft happens to even those who protect their identities closely. But when it happens, you want to report it as quickly as possible to limit your liability. Use these steps to quickly report suspected identity theft.
FTC's Identity Theft Reporting Form
[p]The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should be near the top of your list of who to report identity theft to. Use this form to alert the FTC if you believe you have become a victim of identity theft. [/p]
[p]The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should be near the top of your list of who to report identity theft to. Use this form to alert the FTC if you believe you have become a victim of identity theft. [/p]
Internet Crime Complaint Center
The Internet Crime Complain Center is operated by FBI, National White Collar Crime Center, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Report Internet-related identity theft crimes using this form.
The Internet Crime Complain Center is operated by FBI, National White Collar Crime Center, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Report Internet-related identity theft crimes using this form.
U.S. Secret Service
President George W. Bush mandated the Electronic Crimes Task Force to help protect against the crimes that constitute identity theft. Use this page to contact your local Secret Service Agency.
President George W. Bush mandated the Electronic Crimes Task Force to help protect against the crimes that constitute identity theft. Use this page to contact your local Secret Service Agency.
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Mail theft is still a leading cause of identity theft. If you think your mail has been compromised in any way, use this form to report it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Mail theft is still a leading cause of identity theft. If you think your mail has been compromised in any way, use this form to report it to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
What Should I do If I've Become a Victim of Identity Theft?
If you think you've been victimized by identity theft take quick action to prevent as much damage as possible. This information will help.
If you think you've been victimized by identity theft take quick action to prevent as much damage as possible. This information will help.