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If You're a Victim of Identity Theft? Contact your local police department and file a report of the theft. ... Contact the fraud department of one of the three major credit bureaus. ... File a report with the Federal Trade Commission.

This can include fraud by mail or other means of electronic communication, fraudulent use of social security number, credit cards, and debit cards, and obtaining personal identity information of another without permission. Identity theft in Mississippi is a felony punishable up to 15 years and a fine up to $10,000.

You should fill out the FTC's online form if and whenever you learn that you've been a victim of identity theft. The IRS has its own identity theft affidavit to complete if your identity ? specifically your Social Security number ? is used to file a fraudulent federal tax return. It's known as IRS Form 14039.

To report identity theft, contact: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at IdentityTheft.gov or call 1-877-438-4338. The three major credit reporting agencies. ... The fraud department at your credit card issuers, bank, and other places where you have accounts.

ID theft victims should reach out to law enforcement When you go to the police station, bring supporting documents such as: Copies of bills or collection notices. Credit reports with fraudulent charges. Bank or credit card statements.

Fraudulent Use of Identity ? First offense is punished by $5,000 fine and 5 years in prison at most, a second or subsequent offense is not more than $10,000 fine and 10 years prison. Defendants may also need to pay their victims restitution also.