Identity Theft
Are You At risk?
Precautions to protect your identity
1. Keep an ID-theft file
2. Review all your personal data files
3. Stop unsolicited credit-card offers
4. Secure your devices
5. Place security freezes and fraud alerts
15 million United States residents have their identities used fraudulently each year
- About 14% of identity theft victims experienced out-of-pocket losses of $1 or more. Of these victims, about half suffered losses of less than $100.
- Half of identity theft victims who were able to resolve any associated problems did so in a day or less.
Steps to take after your identity is stolen
1. Put a fraud alert on your credit reports
2. Contact any institution directly affected
3. Contact the Federal Trade Commission
4. File a police report