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The publications listed below can help consumers learn about various
aspects of identity theft. If you want to learn the basics, we recommend "ID Theft: What It's All About." If an identity thief has opened
accounts in your name, changed the mailing address on your accounts, or
given your name to creditors or the police, we recommend reading "Take
Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft."
If you need any of our ID Theft publications in bulk quantities, contact
the FTC’s Bulk Orders Distribution Office for a CD that you
can take to a printer.
'Active Duty' Alerts Help Protect Military Personnel from Identity Theft
PDF (140 KB), Text
ID Theft: What It's All About
The FTC’s primer on identity theft. Includes how to minimize the risk of identity theft and basics on what to do if you are a victim.
PDF (240 KB), Text
Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
The FTC’s comprehensive guide for victims of identity theft. Includes the ID Theft Affidavit.
PDF (4.9 MB), Text
ID Theft Affidavit
This form helps you report an identity theft to your creditors.
PDF (56 KB)
What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
How to respond if your personal information is compromised when an organization’s security is breached.
PDF (152 KB), Text
Identity Crisis... What to Do If Your Identity Is Stolen
Four pages of advice on dealing with identity theft.
PDF (96 KB), Text
Identity Thieves Can Ruin Your Good Name: Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
Basic tips on a wallet-sized card.
PDF (96 KB), Text
Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft
Summarizes your rights as a victim of identity theft.
PDF (24 KB)
How Not to Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam
How to avoid online scammers who want to steal your personal information.
PDF (160 KB), Text
Getting Purse-onal: What To Do If Your Wallet or Purse Is Stolen
Basic advice on a single page.
PDF (52 KB), Text
Your Access to Free Credit Reports
Educates consumers about their right to a free copy of their credit reports. The brochure outlines the nine-month roll-out period that began on December 1, 2004; explains the ordering process by Web, toll-free telephone number, and postal address; and includes a copy of the standard credit report request form.
PDF (288 KB), Text
Privacy Choices for Your Personal Financial Information
Explains that federal law gives you the right to stop (opt out of) some sharing of your personal financial information, that you will receive privacy notices from financial institutions you do business with, and what to do when you receive the notices.
PDF (132 KB), Text
ID Theft Audio File
Audio 1, Audio 2
ID Theft Video News Release (Dial Up Version - 56k)
Video 1, Video 2
ID Theft Video News Release (Broadband Version)
Video 1, Video 2
Credit Website
Consumer Information Security Website
National Do Not Call Registry Website
Privacy Initiatives Website
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