If Your Identity Has Been Stolen

What to Do if You Believe Your Identity Has Been Stolen

Report the crime immediately to the police in the jurisdiction in which it took place.  If the crime took place in unincorporated Jefferson County, call 541-475-6520.

Report the crime to the Federal Trade Commission.  You can report it online at www.ftc.gov or call the FTC at 1-877-FTC-HELP.  The FTC does not resolve individual consumer disputes, but your report may help spot a pattern of violations requiring law enforcement action and may ultimately help solve your case.

Call your credit card company as soon as possible to dispute fraudulent charges.  Familiarize yourself with your credit card company's liability policy -- printed on the back of every credit card statement.