Federal Trade Commission, Identity Theft Hotline
Address
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
(877) 438-4338
Description:
*Start a file online as the first step to report an Identity Theft (www.identitytheft.gov) with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ; this is necessary to open an account; chat services available
*Follow procedural steps to protect financial items, order information
*FTC refers victims' complaints to other government agencies and companies for further action and provides a personal recovery plan, but does not resolve the theft itself
*Consumers should also file local police report in as soon as possible
*Also call either of two consumer reporting agencies to report identity theft: TransUnion (1-800-680-7289) or Equifax (1-800-525-6285)
Intake Process:
Visit website to file
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English, Spanish
Eligibility:
Anyone
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
May 9, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Mailing
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Phone Numbers
1. Identity Theft Hotline
(877) 438-4338
2. Federal Trade Commission
(202) 326-2222
Services
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Description
*Start a file online as the first step to report an Identity Theft (www.identitytheft.gov) with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ; this is necessary to open an account; chat services available *Follow procedural steps to protect financial items, order information *FTC refers victims' complaints to other government agencies and companies for further action and provides a personal recovery plan, but does not resolve the theft itself *Consumers should also file local police report in as soon as possible *Also call either of two consumer reporting agencies to report identity theft: TransUnion (1-800-680-7289) or Equifax (1-800-525-6285) *Eastern Reg Office: 225 Peachtree St, NE, Ste 1500, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 656-1390
Hours
9AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Personal information
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Visit website to file
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
United States
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Description
*Start a file online as the first step to report an Identity Theft (www.identitytheft.gov) with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ; this is necessary to open an account; chat services available *Follow procedural steps to protect financial items, order information *FTC refers victims' complaints to other government agencies and companies for further action and provides a personal recovery plan, but does not resolve the theft itself *Consumers should also file local police report in as soon as possible *Also call either of two consumer reporting agencies to report identity theft: TransUnion (1-800-680-7289) or Equifax (1-800-525-6285) *Eastern Reg Office: 225 Peachtree St, NE, Ste 1500, Atlanta, GA 30303; (404) 656-1390
Hours
9AM-5PM, M-F
Required Documents
Personal information
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Visit website to file
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
United States
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
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