Many people are the victim of identity theft every year. It may be a single transaction or many outrageous bills. Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if identity theft happens to you. 

MichiganLegalHelp.org provides an overview of identity theft and available resources.

IdentityTheft.gov is provided by the Federal Trade Commission. They provide a tool to receive a checklist of the steps you should take dependent on the type of identity theft.

AnnualCreditReport.com is the legitimate page recommended from the Federal Trade Commission for requesting your credit report. This page also offers some basic tips for protecting your identity. 

To learn about identity theft warning signs and how to protect yourself, request assistance, or file a complaint, visit michigan.gov.