Identity Theft Awareness Week

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2026, Jan. 26 - 30

Has someone used your personal information to open accounts, steal your tax refund, or file fake health insurance claims? That’s identity theft. It can happen to anyone, but you can take steps to protect yourself.

Join us for Identity Theft Awareness Week 2026. The FTC and its partners will host a range of events on how to avoid identity theft, recover if it happens, and spot scams. We’ll have information for everyone, including advice for servicemembers, older adults, and families with children.

Identity Theft Awareness Week events 
 

(coming soon)

What if identity theft happens to you?

Visit IdentityTheft.gov to report identity theft to the FTC and get a personal recovery plan. IdentityTheft.gov walks you through recovery steps for more than 30 types of identity theft.

More Information

• Learn more about identity theft at ftc.gov/IDTheft.
• Visit bulkorder.ftc.gov to find resources you can use and share in your community.
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