Report Identity Theft

Question

What should I do if someone steals and uses my personal information? How do I report identity theft?

Answer

If someone steals and uses your personal information, take these three steps as soon as possible:

  1. Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting companies.
  2. Get your free credit reports.
  3. Create an Identity Theft Report by filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and your local police department.

Then, you can begin to repair the damage. The resources available at ftc.gov/idtheft will help guide you through the process.