How do I report identity theft in Texas?

How do I report identity theft in Texas?

Other Resources on Identity Theft

1. Texas Office of Attorney General, ID Theft.
2. ID Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission. 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW. Washington, DC 25080. Call: 877-ID-THEFT or 877-438-4338. TDD : 866-653-4261.
3. Texas Department of Public Safety.

How do I file a complaint against identity theft?

Report Identity Theft. Report identity (ID) theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at IdentityTheft.gov or by phone at 1-877-438-4338. The FTC will collect the details of your situation.

How do you turn someone in for identity theft?

Answer. If someone is using your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at IdentityTheft.gov. IdentityTheft.gov will help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation.

Can you sue for identity theft in Texas?

Texas law provides victims of identity theft the option of seeking a court order declaring that you are a victim of identity theft.

What do you do if someone steals your ID?

How to Report Identity Theft and Help Stop It

1. File a report with the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov.
2. Report the theft to your state’s motor vehicles department.
3. Request a fraud alert with all three credit reporting agencies.

What to do if you know who stole your identity?

1. File a claim with your identity theft insurance, if applicable.
2. Notify companies of your stolen identity.
3. File a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
4. Contact your local police department.
5. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports.
6. Freeze your credit.
7. Sign up for a credit monitoring service, if offered.

What do police do about identity theft?

If you’re a victim of identity theft, filing a report will start an investigation to restore your credit and good name. You should file a report if you know the person who committed fraud, or if your identity was used in a police encounter like an arrest or traffic citation.

How do I file a police report for identity theft online?

While the FTC encourages those who are victims of identity theft to file an online report at IdentityTheft.gov, you also can report the crime by calling the Consumer Response Center at 1-877-FTC-HELP.

What is the punishment for identity theft in Texas?

Penalties for Identity Theft in Texas A conviction for a state jail felony identity theft can lead to 180 days to two years in Texas jail and/or a fine not more than $10,000. A felony of the third degree identity theft conviction can result in a prison sentence from two to ten years and/or fines not exceeding $10,000.

How do you fight identity theft charges?

Call the companies where you know the fraud occurred.

• Call the fraud department. Explain that someone stole your identity. Ask them to close or freeze the accounts. Then, no one can add new charges unless you agree.
• Change logins, passwords, and PINs for your accounts.