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Identity Theft Support

What Is Identity Theft?

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal or financial information — such as your Social Security number or bank details — without your permission. This is often done to open accounts, apply for credit, or steal money.

Free Identity Theft Support & Resources

1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – IdentityTheft.gov

The FTC provides a free, step-by-step recovery plan tailored to your situation.
Website: https://www.IdentityTheft.gov

Services include:

  • Create an official identity theft report
  • Receive personalized recovery steps
  • Generate form letters to send to credit bureaus, creditors, and agencies
  • No attorney or financial resources required

2. Legal Aid Services

Most states offer free legal help to low-income individuals through Legal Aid organizations. They can assist with:

  • Clearing fraudulent debts
  • Correcting credit reports
  • Handling identity theft-related court cases
  • Securing benefits affected by fraud

Find your local Legal Aid office:
https://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid

3. IRS Identity Protection for Victims of Tax Fraud

If your identity has been used to file a false tax return, the IRS can help.
Website: https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central
IRS Identity Theft Hotline: 1-800-908-4490

Services include:

  • Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) to prevent future fraud
  • Recover stolen tax refunds
  • Report tax-related identity theft

4. Low-Income Credit Counseling & Monitoring

Some nonprofit credit counseling agencies provide free or low-cost services to low-income individuals.
Example: National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
Website: https://www.nfcc.org

Services may include:

  • Credit monitoring
  • Budget and credit counseling
  • Disputing fraudulent accounts

Federal Laws Protecting Identity Theft Victims

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
  • Allows you to place a fraud alert, request a credit freeze, and obtain free credit reports
  • Requires credit bureaus to correct fraudulent information after submitting an FTC identity theft report
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
  • Prohibits debt collectors from pursuing fraudulent debts that have been properly disputed
Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act
  • Makes identity theft a federal crime
  • Allows victims to report the crime to law enforcement and the FTC
How to Report & Recover from Identity Theft (Free Process)
  1. Visit https://www.IdentityTheft.gov
  2. File an official identity theft report and receive a recovery plan
  3. Place a free fraud alert (valid for one year) or a credit freeze with each of the three major credit bureaus:
  4. File a police report if your identity was used for financial or criminal activity
  5. Use FTC-generated letters to dispute fraudulent charges and accounts

Key Contacts for Identity Theft Assistance

ServicePhone NumberWebsite
FTC Identity Theft Hotline1-877-438-4338https://www.IdentityTheft.gov
IRS Identity Theft Line1-800-908-4490https://www.irs.gov
Social Security Fraud Line1-800-269-0271https://oig.ssa.gov
Equifax1-800-685-1111https://www.equifax.com
Experian1-888-397-3742https://www.experian.com
TransUnion1-800-680-7289https://www.transunion.com