How to Prevent Identity Theft
WHAT TO KNOW
WHAT TO DO

Taking Charge: What To Do If Your Identity is Stolen
Available online at ftc.gov/idtheft
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Federal Trade Commission
1-477-ID-THEFT (438-4338)

Red Flags of Identity Theft

• Mistakes on your bank, credit card or other account statements.
• Mistakes on the explanation of medical benefits from your health plan.
• Your regular bills and account statements don't arrive on time.
• Bills or collection notices for products or services you never received.
• Calls from debt collectors about debts that don't belong to you.
• A notice from the IRS that someone used your Social Security number.
• Mail, email, or calls about accounts or jobs in your minor child's name.
• Unwarranted collection notices on your credit report.
• Businesses turn down your checks.
• You are turned down unexpectedly for a loan or a job.