[ 3. Identity Theft ]

“If someone steals and uses your personal information, take these three steps as soon as possible:

• Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting companies.
• Get your free credit reports.
• Create an Identity Theft Report by filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and your local police department.

Then, you can begin to repair the damage. For more information, please visit: Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft

Useful Links:

• The United States Department of Justice: Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
• IRS: Identity Protection: Prevention, Detection and Victim Assistance