How do I report identity theft perpetrators?
Contact Local Law EnforcementIf you know or suspect someone has committed identity theft, contact your local law enforcement agency. Provide as much proof as you can for their guilt. If the crime took place in a different county or city, you can contact the law enforcement there as well.Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Because identity theft is a federal crime, you can also report it to the Federal Trade Commission, the government body given responsibility for handling identity theft complaints. To file a report, call 877-438-4338.Contact the FBIIf you suspect the identity theft perpetrator has committed multiple acts of theft or has had victims across state lines, you can also contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Talk to one of the 52 local offices to make your report.Source:U. S.
