 TITLE: Should You File a Police Report After Identity Theft? CONTENT: When Do I Need to Report Identity Theft to the Police?\n------------------------------------------------------\nThere are many different forms of fraud and identity theft, and some warrant a police report more than others. Local law enforcement may be somewhat limited when investigating an internet crime or large data breach, and a police report may not be required for certain types of identity-related crimes. You should file a police report in the following situations:\n*   You know who committed the identity theft.\n*   You can provide specific information that may be able to help the police investigation.\n*   Your identity was used fraudulently in an encounter with the police.\n*   A creditor or other entity requires a police report as part of their investigation.\nWhile not always required, filing a police report can potentially help the authorities catch and stop the person or group committing the crimes. Additionally, some creditors or companies may require you to obtain a police report in order to help you fix the damage. END