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
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
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
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
5 Ways to Help Protect Your Identity - Federal Trade Commission Identity theft happens It's an unfortunate fact of modern life But there are certain steps you can take to help keep your personal information from falling into the wrong hands Every day, you do things to protect what's most important to you And you know what? You do them almost automatically Routine things like looking both ways before you cross, brushing your teeth, and buckling your
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 report database In addition to housing ID theft
Fighting Identity Theft with the Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for . . . If identity theft isn’t a big risk in your business, complying with the Rule is simple and straightforward For example, if the risk of identity theft is low, your program might focus on how to respond if you are notified — say, by a customer or a law enforcement officer — that someone’s identity was misused at your business
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
Medical Identity Theft: FAQs for Health Care Providers and Health Plans Medical identity theft is a concern for patients, health care providers, and health plans Health care providers and insur-ers are asking how they can minimize the risk and help their patients if they’re victimized Here are the FTC’s answers to those questions