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Recovering from identity theft is easier with a plan.
What To Do Right Away
Did someone steal and use your personal information? Act quickly to limit the damage.
Step 1: Call the companies where you know fraud occurred.
Step 2: Place a fraud alert and get your credit report.
Step 3: Report identity theft to the FTC.
Step 4: File a report with your local police department.
What To Do Next
Take a deep breath and begin to repair the damage.
Close new accounts opened in your name.
Remove bogus charges from your accounts.
Correct your credit report.
Consider adding an extended fraud alert or credit freeze.
Other Steps
Depending on your situation, you might need to take additional steps.
Resolve tax-related identity theft.
Report a misused Social Security number.
Stop debt collectors from trying to collect debts you don’t owe.
Replace government-issued IDs.
Resolve child identity theft.
Resolve medical identity theft.
Clear your name of criminal charges.
For certain types of accounts, you might have to contact additional offices.
