Additional Identity Theft Resources
In addition to the information provided here, there is more information at the links provided below.
External links that provide more information or tools to prevent identity theft:
- OnGuard Online
A website that provides practical tips from the Federal government and technology industry to help you be on guard against internet fraud, learn how to protect your computer and your personal information when working online. - Federal Trade Commission website on identity theft
This website also allows you to submit a complaint if you are the victim of identity theft. - U.S. Department of Justice website on identity theft
- Annual Credit Report.com
You can receive a free credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion once per year.
External links that provide more information or tools to help you recover from identity theft:
- FTC brochure
This brochure includes worksheets for maintaining a record of the actions you take to recover from identity theft. It also provides specific steps to take based on the type of fraud that has taken place. - FTC’s online complaint form
- To find information on correcting an error found on your Equifax credit report.
- To find information on correcting an error found on your Experian credit report.
- To find information on correcting an error found on your TransUnion credit report.