Apr 16, 2025 · Consumers can report identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help people report and recover from identity theft. The site provides step-by-step …

Dec 22, 2025 · Identity theft often tops the list of consumer fraud reports that are filed with the FTC and other enforcement agencies. While the FTC does not have criminal jurisdiction, it supports the …

Mar 10, 2025 · More than 20 states contribute data to Sentinel. Sentinel received 6.5 million reports in 2024; these include the fraud reports detailed above, as well as identity theft reports and complaints …

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.

Jan 20, 2011 · Although identity theft is usually associated with financial transactions, it also happens in the context of medical care. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), medical identity theft …

Oct 31, 2018 · What Consumers Can Do About Identity Theft There are many steps consumers can take to minimize their risk of being an identity theft victim. For example, consumers should closely guard …

Learn more about your rights as a consumer and how to spot and avoid scams. Find the resources you need to understand how consumer protection law impacts your business.

Explore the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network data about consumer protection topics like fraud, identity theft, and unwanted calls based on millions of reports from people across the country. Learn about …

Feb 5, 2002 · The ID Theft Affidavit simplifies the process of remedying the injury inflicted by identity theft. " If you find that you're a victim of ID theft, the FTC urges you to: Contact the fraud departments …

May 2, 2013 · 2 “Identity theft” means a fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority. See 16 C.F.R. ' 603.2 (a). “Identifying information” means “any …