How to Report Stolen Identity?

Contact the police and file a theft report

Contact the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov

Place a fraud alert with one of the major credit bureaus

Freeze your credit with all three credit bureaus

Contact your bank and credit card companies

Change passwords for affected accounts

Report any stolen government ID to the appropriate agency

Monitor your credit reports for unauthorized activity

Dispute fraudulent accounts or charges in writing

Keep copies of all reports, letters, and records

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