In today's connected world,
personal information sometimes
falls into the wrong hands.
And that can lead
to identity theft.
It might start with
an unfamiliar charge
on your credit card.
A business might not
accept your check.
Or a debt collector
might call you
about a bill that isn't yours.
You're not alone.
Identity theft can
happen to anyone.
Stay calm.
Visit identitytheft.gov
to report it and get
a personal recovery plan.
Identitytheft.gov helps you
create an identity theft
report.
This report proves to
businesses that someone
stole your identity
and it makes it easier
to fix problems caused
by identity theft.
To create an identity
theft report,
you can file a complaint with
the Federal Trade Commission.
Identitytheft.gov guides
you through each step
of the recovery process.
You can generate the
letters and forms you need.
Track your progress.
And keep detailed records
of people you've talked to.
No matter what your
identity theft situation is,
identitytheft.gov can
help because recovering
from identity theft
is easier with a plan.
