Consumers

The Federal Trade Commission, as the nation’s consumer protection agency, wants to make sure you have the information you need to help fight back against identity theft. This site is designed to help you learn the steps to Deter, Detect and Defend against identity theft.

• About Identity Theft
• DETER: Minimize Your Risk
• DETECT Identity Theft
• DEFEND: Recover from Identity Theft
• Filing a Complaint with the FTC
• Resolving Specific Identity Theft Problems
• Tools for Victims
• Consumer Publications
• Resources
• Partner with the Deter, Detect, Defend Campaign

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The President's Identity Theft Task Force

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2006 Identity Theft Survey Report

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