Official resources and trusted links
All the official government sites, consumer protection resources, and trusted tools you need—in one place.
Credit bureaus
Equifax
Experian
TransUnion
Free Annual Credit Reports
The only official source for your free annual credit reports from all three bureaus.
Government resources
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The primary federal agency for identity theft recovery and consumer protection.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Protect yourself from tax-related identity theft.
Social Security Administration
Protect your Social Security number and benefits.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Submit complaints about financial companies and access educational resources.
US Postal Service
Monitor your mail and protect against mail theft.
Specialty bureaus and registries
NCTUE (National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange)
Used by utility companies for new account applications.
Companion tools
Identity Protection Workbook
A printable PDF to track your progress through credit freezes, fraud alerts, and all the steps in this guide. Keeps everything in one place.
Have I Been Pwned
Check if your email or phone number has appeared in data breaches. Created by security researcher Troy Hunt.
Free Credit Monitoring
Legitimate free monitoring services.
State resources
Your state Attorney General's office can help with identity theft and consumer protection issues. Many states have additional protections beyond federal law.