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It is important for victims of identity theft to contact the authorities
after determining whether they have lost any money.
quickly to protect themselves from embarrassment.
after determining how someone stole their identity.
quickly to protect themselves from financial losses.
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quickly to protect themselves from financial losses.
Contacting authorities and financial institutions right away helps stop fraudulent charges, freeze accounts/credit, and begins the formal record (police report, FTC complaint) needed to resolve and recover losses.
Contacting authorities and financial institutions right away helps stop fraudulent charges, freeze accounts/credit, and begins the formal record (police report, FTC complaint) needed to resolve and recover losses.
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