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Report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov

IdentityTheft.gov gives you a free personal recovery plan, walks you through each step, and lets you track your progress.

Costsfree · a few hours · one habit change
Getslarge freedom benefit
EvidenceA
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What it costs

Time to report the theft and follow the recovery plan. The FTC says the personal recovery plan is free.

What you get

IdentityTheft.gov gives you a personal recovery plan with next steps. The plan walks you through each step, lets you update the plan and track your progress, and helps you print pre-filled letters and forms.

Notes

Report in English at IdentityTheft.gov. The FTC says the site offers advice for more than 30 types of identity theft. It also explains what to do if your information was lost or exposed in a data breach.

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