If you are a victim of identity theft, report it immediately

Here are some things you should do.

1. Contact the three major credit bureaus and have them place a fraud alert on your credit report.
2. If a credit card was involved, contact the credit card company and close the account.
3. Contact your local law enforcement agency and file a report.
4. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.
5. Document all conversations so you know whom you spoke to and when.