Protect your financial information

We’ve gathered essential government resources to help you stay safe from scams and fraud. These tools and services provide the guidance you need to protect your financial information and report suspicious activity, giving you peace of mind in an increasingly digital world.

USA.gov

• usa.gov/scams-and-fraud

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Advice

• consumer.ftc.gov/scams
• consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts
• consumer.ftc.gov/identity-theft-and-online-security 

Identity theft is on the rise, making awareness and vigilance essential. If you suspect identity theft, use the links below to report it promptly. Below are some suggested action steps if you believe you have been involved in identity theft:

1. Keep a record of all communications, including dates, names, email addresses, phone numbers, and any contact information.
2. Add a fraud alert to your credit report.
3. Regularly check your credit, especially during the first year, to identify and remove any fraudulent information.
4. Close any compromised or fraudulently opened accounts.
5. Dispute any transactions that are fraudulent with each location directly.
6. Consider filing a police report with local law enforcement.
7. Report identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission.
8. Consider purchasing identity protection.

For more information on identity theft, please visit any of the links below:

• usa.gov/identity-theft
• irs.gov/identity-theft-central
• consumer.ftc.gov/features/identity-theft
• idtheftcenter.org