At the FTC, we’ve seen an increase in scams that start with an unexpected text. FTC Commissioner Meador shares advice on how to spot text scams so you can avoid them: | Federal Trade Commission

545 reactions · 47 shares | If you can’t file an Identity Theft Report with the FTC due to the government shutdown, your local police department may be able to take your report instead. The report serves as proof of your identity theft when contacting financial institutions or businesses. For help on what to do next, contact the ITRC.  888.400.5530  https://www.idtheftcenter.org/post/government-shutdown/ | ID Theft Resource Center | Facebook

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The site identitytheft.gov offers a step-by-step plan that shows people how to contact creditors, issue a fraud alert and file a police report if their identity has been stolen