FTC: What to do if someone steals your identity
Posted on: November 2, 2020 - 9:26am
You know that protecting your identity and personal information is important. And you also know that taking steps to avoid identity theftcan make a big difference. If someone steals your identity, here’s the first thing you do: go to IdentityTheft.gov.
To get started, watch this video on how Identity Theft.gov helps you report and recover from identity theft.
If your identity is still all yours, you can find some ideas to keep it that way — and to share with others. If you’re wondering what’s going on in your good name, start by getting your free credit report (right now, free every week!) at AnnualCreditReport.com.