 TITLE: Identity Theft Statistics CONTENT: What Should You Do If You're an Identity Theft Victim?\n------------------------------------------------------\nIf you are a victim of identity theft, you should report it immediately. You can also take these steps:\n1.  Submit a report about the theft to the Federal Trade Commission's website or call the FTC's toll-free hotline at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338).\n2.  Consider placing a freeze or fraud alert on your credit reports.\n3.  If you are the victim of medical ID theft, notify your insurer and medical providers, get copies of your medical files and ask to have them corrected. You can also consider filing a health-privacy complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services online or call 1-800-368-1019. If you are the victim of Tax ID theft, you can contact the IRS. END