Publications - Identity Theft

Getting Informed on Identity Theft • Warning Signs   • How To Protect Yourself • What To Do If You Are A Victim • Additional Resources • Additional Steps • Report identity theft online • Read other CFA publications

Additional Resources

United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
The USPIS is a federal law enforcement agency that investigates cases of identity theft. The agency has primary jurisdiction in matters involving the integrity of the U.S. mail.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20260
202-268-2284
www.usps.com/websites/depart/inspect/

United States Secret Service (USSS)
The USSS is a federal agency that investigates financial crimes. Generally, the USSS will intervene only when the dollar amount of the crime is high. However, they should still be notified in case it is part of a larger fraud ring.

U.S. Secret Service
Contact your local field office
www.ustreas.gov/usss/

Social Security Administration (SSA)
If you detect fraudulent use of your social security number, report it to the SSA. The SSA does not generally take action unless there is a high dollar amount, workplace impersonation or crimes committed in your name. They will only change your SSN if you fit their fraud victim criteria.

Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
1-800-269-0271 (fraud hotline)
www.ssa.gov

Call For Action, Inc.
Call For Action, Inc. is an international network of consumer hotlines. CFA volunteers provide assistance and mediate cases on behalf of consumers and small businesses. For the office nearest you, visit www.callforaction.org/offices/.