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- Identity Theft: Protecting Yourself, Reporting, and Recovering
about how to spot, avoid, and report identity theft Learn more about: What is identity theft and how it happens How to protect yourself against identity theft How to spot and avoid identity theft What to do if your identity is stolen Free tools to help you recover from identity theft To join the webinar on Thursday January 30, 2025, at 12:00
- Identity Theft Awareness Week - Federal Trade Commission
Join us for Identity Theft Awareness Week 2025 The FTC and its partners will host free podcasts, webinars, Facebook Live interviews, and other events focused on avoiding and recovering from identity theft and spotting scams We’ll have information for everyone and added advice for servicemembers, older adults, young adults, and business owners
- Identity Theft | Federal Trade Commission
The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years
- Federal Trade Commission Announces ID Theft Affidavit
The ID Theft Affidavit simplifies the process of remedying the injury inflicted by identity theft " If you find that you're a victim of ID theft, the FTC urges you to: Contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus and report the theft
- Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission
Identity theft often tops the list of consumer fraud reports that are filed with the FTC and other enforcement agencies While the FTC does not have criminal jurisdiction, it supports the criminal investigation and prosecution of identity theft by serving as a clearinghouse for identity theft reports, part of the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel
- Advice for Consumers - Federal Trade Commission
What Consumers Can Do About Identity Theft There are many steps consumers can take to minimize their risk of being an identity theft victim For example, consumers should closely guard their social security number and shred charge receipts, copies of credit applications and other sensitive documents Consumers also should review their bills and credit reports regularly and be aware of telltale
- Report Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission
Consumers can report identity theft at IdentityTheft gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help people report and recover from identity theft The site provides step-by-step advice and helpful resources like easy-to-print checklists and sample letters
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission
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