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Report Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission
Report Identity Theft 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 - 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 ...

IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover from Identity Theft
To create an identity theft report, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. Identitytheft.gov guides you through each step of the recovery process. You can generate the letters and forms you need. Track your progress. And keep detailed records of people you've talked to. No matter what your identity theft situation is ...

IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover from Identity Theft
The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.

Identity Theft Awareness Week - Federal Trade Commission
That’s identity theft. It can happen to anyone, but simple steps can help lessen the chance it will happen to you. 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.

Identity Theft and Online Security - Federal Trade Commission
Identity Theft and Online Security. How to protect your personal information and privacy, stay safe online ...

How to Handle Identity Theft | Chase
Identity theft can hurt your credit health if the thief opens credit cards in your name or uses those accounts to make purchases. Keep tabs on your bank account, credit cards and credit report to watch for any suspicious activity. Contact your creditors and the credit bureaus immediately if you suspect identity theft.

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.

Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2023 - Federal Trade Commission
During 2023, Sentinel received over 5.4 million consumer reports, which the FTC has sorted into 29 top categories. The 2023 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book (Sentinel Data Book) has aggregated information about what consumers told us last year on the full range of fraud, identity theft and other consumer protection topics.

Identity Theft: Planning for the Future - Federal Trade Commission
Identity theft can have ramifications beyond financial harm. For example, consumers may be denied access to crucial services or medical care. Identity theft can also pose a threat to public safety, particularly when used to create fraudulent identity documents that facilitate criminal activity or enable individuals to hide from law enforcement.