In the event that you are impacted by identity theft, there are steps to take...

IdentityTheft.gov is the government's one-stop shop for identity theft. By following the steps on their website, they can create a personalized plan for you, and federal agencies investigating identify theft can access your reports.

Step 2: Call the Companies Where the Fraud Occurred

IdentityTheft.gov is the government's one-stop shop for identity theft. By following the steps on their website, they can create a personalized plan for you, and federal agencies investigating identify theft can access your reports.

Step 3: Place a Fraud Alert

Contact one of the three credit reporting agencies and report fraud. The bureau will let the others know, so if someone tries to open a line of credit in your name, there will need to be extra verification.

Step 4: File a Report With Your Local Police Department

Bring your FTC Identity Theft Report to your local police department
- A government issued ID
- Proof of your address
- any other proof of the theft

Step 5: Other steps....

Other steps will be detailed in your FTC identity theft report
Additionally, depending on your situation, you might have to take other steps
We've linked a more comprehensive guide for specific situations issued by identitytheft.gov below
- Link to More Situational Steps

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[Chapter 1]: Identification of Fraud

[Chapter 3]: How Can I Protect My Identity While In Public?