The sooner you find out, and begin damage control, the better off you will be. IdentityTheft.gov, a new website, offers step-by-step checklists of what to do right away, and what to do next, depending on the information that's been stolen or exposed. It lists warning signs indicating your identity was stolen, and gives websites and phone numbers for organizations you'll need to reach. And, it has sample letters for disputing fraudulent charges, correcting information in your credit reports, and getting business records relating to the theft.
Check out IdentityTheft.gov, bookmark it,and print out the checklists, as your first line of defense against identity theft.
IdentityTheft.gov
For more information visit Federal Trade Commission/Identity Theft
