To stop identity theft - file complaint with FTC
In making a final effort to stop identity theft, file a complaint with the FTC by contacting the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline by:
telephone: toll-free 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); TDD: 202-326-2502;
mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580;
or online: www.consumer.gov/idtheft
Although the FTC does not have the authority to bring criminal cases, the Commission can help victims of identity theft by providing information to assist them in resolving the financial and other problems that can result from this crime.
By sharing your identity theft complaint with the FTC, you will provide important information that can help law enforcement officials track down identity thieves and stop them. The FTC also refers victim complaints to other appropriate government agencies and private organizations for further action
This is the last step to stop identity theft.
Identity Theft - Specific Problems
Bank Fraud - call your bank or visit www.ffiec.gov/enforcement.htm
Bankruptcy Fraud - ww.usdoj.gov/ust
Criminal Violations Fraud - contact the arresting or citing law enforcement agency that originally arrested the person using your identity, or the court agency that issued the warrant for the arrest
Driver License Fraud - contact your Department of Motor Vehicles - if your state uses your SSN as your driver’s license number, ask to substitute another number
Investment Fraud - file a complaint with the SEC using the online Complaint Center at www.sec.gov/complaint.shtml
Mail Fraud - contact U.S. Postal Inspection Service -
www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect
Passport Fraud - contact United States Department of State -
www.travel.state.gov/passport_services.html
Phone Fraud:
local service - contact your state Public Utility Commission,
cellular phones and long distance - contact the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - www.fcc.gov
Social Security Number Fraud - www.ssa.gov
SSA Fraud Hotline for Reporting Fraud - www.ssa.gov/oig/guidelin.htm
Tax Fraud - Internal Revenue Service - www.treas.gov/irs/ci
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