You can learn how to prevent and respond to identity theft.
Online
Get identity theft prevention tips for consumers.
Get identity theft prevention tips for businesses.
By Mail
You can get a copy of the Identity Theft Prevention Guide by mail.
If your personal information has been stolen, the Federal Trade Commission recommends that you contact the three nationwide consumer reporting companies and request that an initial fraud alert be placed on credit reports.
These companies are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. They can be contacted online or by phone.
Online
Visit the Equifax homepage.
Visit the Experian homepage.
Visit the TransUnion homepage.
By Phone
