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Report stolen Social Security number

Report a stolen Social Security number to the Federal Trade Commission if you think you're a victim of identity theft.

Tell the Federal Trade Commission what happened

Answer questions about your situation so they can help you determine what to do next. We're not involved in this process, but they'll be able to support you.

If your Social Security number gets lost or exposed, you can take steps to protect yourself from identity theft.

See what actions you can take