In short: The official first stop after US identity theft; it serves the US only.
- Free
- Run by the FTC
- US only
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Official US site to report identity theft and get a step-by-step recovery plan.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What it does | Official US site to report identity theft and get a step-by-step recovery plan. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free. |
| Sign-up | Optional account to save your plan. |
| Operator | Federal Trade Commission (FTC) |
| Caution | Serves the US only. |
When to use it
US residents who suspect someone has used their personal information, and want to report it and follow a recovery plan.
Before you use it
It serves the US only. An account is optional but lets you save your recovery plan.
How to use it
- Go to identitytheft.gov
- Report what happened
- Follow the step-by-step recovery plan, optionally saving it in an account
Why people use it
It is run by the Federal Trade Commission as the national identity theft reporting and recovery portal.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · IdentityTheft.gov