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Someone used your identity without permission in Indiana

Report it to the FTC, protect your credit, make a police report, and ask the Indiana Attorney General for help.

1. Step 1: Report it to the FTC

   Report it at IdentityTheft.gov to get a recovery plan. For another language, call 877-438-4338.

   • Federal Trade Commission: What To Know About Identity Theft says: “If you think someone stole your identity, report it to the Federal Trade Commission. You’ll get a free personal recovery plan with next steps.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Federal Trade Commission: What To Know About Identity Theft says: “If you’re more comfortable reporting in another language, call 877-438-4338” (checked 2026-10-12)

2. Step 2: Protect your credit

   Ask one credit bureau for a free fraud alert. You can also ask each bureau for a credit freeze.

   • Federal Trade Commission: What To Know About Identity Theft says: “To place a free, one-year fraud alert, contact one of the three credit bureaus. That company must tell the other two about the alert.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Federal Trade Commission: What To Know About Identity Theft says: “While a freeze is in place, nobody can open a new credit account. They’re free to place and lift.” (checked 2026-10-12)

3. Step 3: Make a police report

   Ask the police where you live for a report and a copy.

   • Indiana Attorney General: ID Theft Prevention: Restore says: “Indiana law requires the law enforcement agency where you live to take an official report and provide you with a copy.” (checked 2026-10-12)

4. Step 4: File with the Indiana Attorney General

   File an identity theft complaint online or on a printed form. To ask for a form, call (800) 382-5516.

   • Indiana Attorney General: ID Theft Prevention: Complaint Form says: “You can file an identity theft complaint with the Indiana Attorney General's Office online or by filling out a printable form.” (checked 2026-10-12)
   • Indiana Attorney General: ID Theft Prevention: Complaint Form says: “You can also request a complaint form by calling (800) 382-5516” (checked 2026-10-12)

5. Step 5: Keep records

   Write down who you talked with and when. Keep copies of every letter and report.

   • Indiana Attorney General: ID Theft Prevention: Restore says: “Be sure to keep a record of the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence.” (checked 2026-10-12)

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• Indiana Attorney General: ID Theft Prevention: Complaint Form says: “You can also request a complaint form by calling (800) 382-5516” (checked 2026-10-12)

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