You should file a report with your local police department. Your creditors and banks will typically require this. Be sure to contact the fraud department at all of your banks, creditors, and utility providers.

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Contact each of the national consumer reporting agencies (Equifax, Trans Union, and Experian) and request each agency to place a "fraud alert" on your credit profile. You should also request a copy of your credit file so you can review recent activity.

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Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-438-4338. The FTC collects complaints from identity theft victims and shares them nationwide. They will provide you helpful information on how to prevent future identity theft.