• What Is Identity Crime?
• How Can I protect Myself?
• Am I a victim?
• I am a victim. What next?
  • Contact Financial Institutions
  • Call the Fraud Units of the Three Principal Credit Reporting Companies
  • Contact Law Enforcement
  • Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • Contact the Major Check Verification Companies
  • Contact Other Agencies
  • Downloadable Resources

I Am A Victim. What Next?

You are not alone. The Federal Trade Commission estimated that in 2005, 8.3 million American adults were victims of identity theft (Federal Trade Commission, 2007). If you think you might have become a victim of identity theft and/or crime, act immediately to minimize the loss of personal funds, damage to your financial accounts, and your reputation.

• Contact Financial Institutions
• Call the Fraud Units of the Three Principal Credit Reporting Companies
• Contact Law Enforcement
• Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Contact the Major Check Verification Companies
• Contact Other Agencies
• Learn how to regain control of your information with our “Recovery Toolkit (6.6 MB)”