 TITLE: How to Prevent Senior Identity Theft CONTENT: What to Do in Case of Identity Fraud\n------------------------------------\nIf you believe you are the victim of senior identity fraud, contact the FTC to open an identity theft case file. The FTC will provide an affidavit, which you can then take to your local police to file a report. Also contact federal and state government agencies, such as the IRS and Medicare offices. Finally, check your credit report for suspicious or unfamiliar activity, and alert the credit agencies that your identity has been stolen. While the fraud may have already occurred, these steps will help you reduce the damage. END