What do you do if your identity is stolen?

Once you have determined the extent of the problem, your next step may be to file a report with the Federal Trade Commission. Peters says this is only necessary if you think your identity has in fact been stolen. For credit card fraud, in which only a single account was compromised, an FTC report isn’t warranted. read more

If you wait more than two but less 60 days to report a lost or stolen debit card, your liability is $500. After 60 days, your liability has no upper limit. Report identity theft as soon as you suspect it. What to do when your identity is stolen. If you suspect identity theft, act quickly to minimize any negative consequences. read more

If you believe that you’re a victim of identity theft or fear that you might become one because your sensitive personal information — like your social security number, birth date, address, and driver's license number — was stolen, you should consider taking these steps immediately. 1. read more