Keep in mind, a counselor/advocate is available to help you navigate these websites and forms, and assist you in your identity theft recovery. Please call 570-823-0765 (Luzerne County), 570-836-5544 (Wyoming County), or 610-379-0151 (Carbon County) to talk to a counselor.
Identity Theft/Fraud Resources
Assisting you in your identity theft recovery.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/
Use this website for a simple, step-by-step process to figuring out the type of crime to report, how to file a complaint, and recovery steps.
http://ehome.uspis.gov/mailtheft/idtheft.aspx
If you suspect that your mail has been stolen resulting in identity theft or fraud file a complaint here.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/identity-protection
For tax-related identity theft (i.e. someone filed taxes under your name) safety measures and recovery steps go to this website.
https://www.ic3.gov
Use this website to file an internet crime complaint with the FBI such as E-mail spam, terrorist tips, and fraudulent business activity or employment schemes.
http://www.Idtheftcenter.org
888-400-5530 (Spanish available)
This website can be utilized for assistance with resolving identity theft cases, and for education on topics such as cyber security, data breaches, scams, privacy, and prevention for individuals and organizations. This resource can also be used to obtain access to fact sheets/documents and videos about specific topics related to identity theft.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts
Use this website to become aware of common, up-to-date scams.
https://www.donotcall.gov
To restrict telemarketers from calling you sign up for the National Do Not Call Registry at this website.
https://www.charitywatch.org
https://www.charitynavigator.org
If you donate money you can research the charity to ensure that the charity is reputable and educate yourself about what your donation will be going towards. Use these websites to make sure you are not being scammed by a bogus charity.
What is Identity Theft/Fraud?
Learn the difference between identity theft and identity fraud, what to do if you’re a victim and how to safeguard your information.