When information is lost or exposed
Federal Trade Commission
“If someone has already used your information to open a new account or make a purchase: Report it at IdentityTheft.gov and find out what to do next to recover. If an identity thief hasn’t misused your information yet: You don’t need to file an FTC Identity Theft report. Keep reading to find out what you can do to help protect yourself from identity theft.” This article includes information and useful links for key steps on protecting yourself from identity theft if your information is at risk, including specific steps based on type of information.