IdentityTheft.gov

If someone used your information, you can tell them what happened and get a personal recovery plan with the steps to take. The site also has sample letters and contact details for the credit bureaus.

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If you make an account, it walks you through each step and fills in forms and letters for you. The site is available in many languages.

Hours
Online
Coverage
Nationwide (U.S.)
Languages
English, Spanish
Last checked
October 3, 2026

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We list this organization because people told us it helped. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 3, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call or text 988 — or we’re here.

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