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2. Are you the victim of identity theft? Here's what to do - AOL

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   And the Federal Trade Commission runs IdentityTheft.gov, where you can also file a report and get started with a recovery plan. You can also contact the FTC about identity theft by calling (877 ...

3. Can someone open a bank account in your name? - AOL

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   File an FTC report.Report identity theft to the FTC, and its website will generate a personal recovery plan, including pre-filled forms and letters you can use. File a police report.

4. Fraud and scams cost consumers a record $10 billion in 2023 ...

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   Consumers said their information was misused with an existing credit card or when applying for a new credit card, according to the FTC report. Identity theft complaints also involved issues with ...

5. Identity theft - Wikipedia

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   According to a report done for the FTC, identity theft is not always detectable by the individual victims. [6] Identity fraud is often but not necessarily the consequence of identity theft. Someone can steal or misappropriate personal information without then committing identity theft using the information about every person, such as when a ...

6. Federal Trade Commission - Wikipedia

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   One of the Federal Trade Commission's other major focuses is identity theft. The FTC serves as a federal repository for individual consumer complaints regarding identity theft. Even though the FTC does not resolve individual complaints, it does use the aggregated information to determine where federal action might be taken.

7. Identity Theft: How To Get Help When Hackers Steal Your ... - AOL

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   Another helpful tip is to check your credit report. Checking your credit report is also advised for any exposed bank account information and SSNs. Doing so, the FTC said, allows you to check for ...