What Should You Do If Your Identity Is Stolen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Identity Theft?
- How do identity thieves steal an identity?
- What do identity thieves do with a stolen identity?
- How can you find out if your identity has been stolen?
- What should you do if your identity is stolen?
- Should you file a police report if your identity is stolen?
- How long can the effects of identity theft last?
- What can you do to help fight identity theft?
What Should You Do If Your Identity Is Stolen?
If an individual's identity has been stolen, they should file a police report, check their credit reports, notify creditors, and dispute unauthorized transactions along with other steps. To learn more about the steps needed to repair damage done by identity theft, visit the Recovery page.
