I'm helping a family member deal with identity theft and I figured this would be the perfect time to post resources for anyone else going through this ring of hell. It's very important that you report the fraud immediately at the first opportunity possible!
I'll post info here for US citizens. I think it'd be great if others would like to post info here for their countries so that it's easy to find.
USA
Agency:
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Phone #:
1-877-438-4338
Phone # TTY:
For people with speech &/or hearing impairment.
1-866-653-4261
Website:
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Steps:
Here's a step-by-step guide and checklist to help make sure you cover all your bases in filing reports and setting up protections.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Top-Company-Contacts
The FTC also provides a list of fraud department contact information to the top US companies. I didn't see this link the first time around and it would've been helpful if the FTC included their own link in Step 1.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Know-Your-Rights
Here's a basic rundown of your federal rights and financial obligations if you have problems.
I'll post info here for US citizens. I think it'd be great if others would like to post info here for their countries so that it's easy to find.
USA
Agency:
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Phone #:
1-877-438-4338
Phone # TTY:
For people with speech &/or hearing impairment.
1-866-653-4261
Website:
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Steps:
Here's a step-by-step guide and checklist to help make sure you cover all your bases in filing reports and setting up protections.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Top-Company-Contacts
The FTC also provides a list of fraud department contact information to the top US companies. I didn't see this link the first time around and it would've been helpful if the FTC included their own link in Step 1.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/Know-Your-Rights
Here's a basic rundown of your federal rights and financial obligations if you have problems.
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