Common Case Types
Identity Theft
Steps to take if someone uses your identity.
Steps
- Report it at IdentityTheft.gov to get a recovery plan.
- Place a fraud alert or freeze with the credit bureaus.
- Close fraudulent accounts and dispute charges.
- File a police report if needed.
If sued on a debt you didn't take on, an identity theft report is key evidence.
Sources
General information, not legal advice.
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