Apr 16, 2025 · 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 …

Identitytheft.gov helps you create an identity theft report. This report proves to businesses that someone stole your identity and it makes it easier to fix problems caused by identity theft.

Oct 31, 2018 · 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 …

Jan 14, 2026 · 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 …

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The official website of the Federal Trade Commission, protecting America’s consumers for over 100 years.

Identity Theft Awareness Week From January 26 - 30, 2026, the FTC and our partners will host a range of events on how to avoid identity theft, recover if it happens, and spot scams.

Discover the basics of when, how, and where to report identity theft when it happens to you. Protect your credit and learn about the tools to report identity theft.

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 …

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 …