Protecting Yourself if Your Identity is Stolen | Mass.gov

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Office of Attorney General Maura Healey

Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information, such as your Social Security Number, bank information, or passwords.

Victims of identity theft can suffer from stress and frustration, have money stolen from them, and may find their credit rating damaged. This can affect your ability to get a loan, rent an apartment, or take out new lines of credit. You can minimize damage and make sure you’re not held responsible for debts illegally taken on in your name by taking immediate action.

Top tasks for Protecting Yourself if Your Identity is Stolen

Report identity theft

Freeze your credit

Keep records after your identity is stolen

Place a fraud alert on your credit file

Notifications in the event of a data breach

Placing an active duty alert on your credit file

Contact Information

Phone

Consumer Hotline 617-727-8400

Open Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.

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