Identity theft

The Secret Service investigates 21st century’s financial crimes, which are increasingly conducted through cyberspace. These investigations address counterfeit, credit card fraud, wire and bank fraud, computer network breaches, ransomware, and other cyber-enabled financial crimes.

AARP provides information about ways to protect yourself against scams and fraud.

This site provides consumer tips, instructions on how to get off mailing lists and report unsolicited email, and links to information about identity theft and fraud.

OVC TTAC provides comprehensive training, technical assistance, and other support to assist the field in building its collective capacity to serve crime victims. OVC TTAC can support organizations through the National Victim Assistance Academy, webinars and other online trainings, instructor materials, and more!

The Internet Crime Complaint Center allows users to file complaints online concerning suspected cyber-facilitated criminal activity. Its website also offers statistics, scam alerts, and fraud prevention tips. The Federal Bureau of Investigation operates the program.

The Identity Theft Resource Center is a nonprofit consumer information, research, and advocacy organization that offers public education, prevention tips, victim information guides, and other resources. Victims of identity theft can receive expert services by contacting the Center's hotline toll free at 888-400-5530 or online chat.

The clearinghouse provides identity theft resources, consumer information, publications, and advocacy.

Discover statistics collected from victims on nonfatal violent and property crimes, reported and not reported to the police, against persons ages 12 or older from a nationally representative sample of U.S. households. Also learn about national data on programs and organizations that serve victims of crime.

Besides providing services and benefits to its members, AARP is an advocacy organization for issues that affect individuals ages 50 and over. The website provides information on topics such as identity theft, elder abuse, fraud, and more.

The Anti-Phishing Working Group is focused on eliminating the fraud and identity theft that result from phishing, pharming, and email spoofing of all types.