Fraud and Identity Theft

Federal Trade Commission, as the nation's consumer protection agency, offers a website for consumers with information about how to protect yourself against identity theft and what to do if it happens to you.  The website is designed to help a consumer learn the steps to Deter, Detect and Defend against identify theft.



Information about phishing, how to file a complaint and list of publications available can be found at Identity Theft website.   Learn about scams and identity theft at Consumer.gov