Identity Theft Information Sheets

You can make protection part of your life. Our resources give you ways to reduce your risk of becoming a target. If you are a victim now, our information will help you act to resolve problems and recover your good name.

Top 10 Tips for Identity Theft Protection


Identity Theft Victim Checklist


Identity Theft Affidavit


Requesting Information on Fraudulent Accounts: A Guide for Identity Theft Victims


When Your Child's Identity Is Stolen


Identity Theft and the Deceased


Your Social Security Number: Controlling the Key to Identity Theft


How to Use the California Identity Theft Registry - A Guide for Victims of "Criminal" Identity Theft


How to "Freeze" Your Credit Files


How to Order Your Free Credit Reports


How to "Freeze" Your Child's Credit Files: Tips for Parents and Guardians


Security Breach First Steps

(A one-page notice for breaches involving Social Security numbers only)


Child Security Breach First Steps

(A notice for breaches involving a child's Social Security number only)


First Aid for Medical Identity Theft: Tips for Consumers


Breach Help: Tips for Consumers