Identity theft response
Prioritize accounts, document incidents, place alerts or freezes, and report fraud through official channels.
Open checklist →CONSUMER DIGITAL SAFETY
Protect your identity without the panic.
Independent, step-by-step guidance for responding to identity theft, securing accounts, and evaluating protection tools.
Start with what you need today
Identity monitoring
Understand what monitoring can detect, where its limits are, and which features matter for your situation.
Read the guide →Account security
Use unique passwords, multifactor authentication, recovery codes, and safer account-recovery practices.
See our editorial standards →OUR APPROACH
Calm guidance, credible sources.
We favor primary sources such as the FTC and CISA, separate prevention from detection, disclose advertising relationships, and avoid guarantees. This site provides general educational information, not legal or financial advice.
Important official resources
- IdentityTheft.gov — FTC recovery planning and reporting
- AnnualCreditReport.com — authorized free credit reports
- CISA Secure Our World — account-security guidance