How to Report ID Theft
If you are a victim of Identity theft, it is important that you report it right away.
File a report with your local police department in which you live. In the event your locality does not have a dedicated police department, you will have to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently and file a report with your bank's fraud department
Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently and file a report with your credit card's fraud department
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.Â
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https://www.identitytheft.gov/
Phone: 1-877-438-4338
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has a Bureau of Fraud Detection and Analysis. It helps taxpayers who may be identity theft victims.
If you find a fraudulent PA tax return or Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim filed using your identity, report it to the Bureau of Fraud Detection and Analysis.
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Email:Â RA-RVPADORFRAUD@pa.gov
Phone: 717-772-9297
File an Identity Theft Affidavit (Form 14039) with the Internal Revenue Service.