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How Do You Create an Identity Theft Report?

Find out how to create an FTC Identity Theft Report at IdentityTheft.gov and use the recovery plan after identity theft.

Direct answer

To create an identity theft report, go to IdentityTheft.gov, tell the FTC what happened, and follow the prompts. The site creates an FTC Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan. If you create an account, IdentityTheft.gov can update the plan, track your progress, and pre-fill forms and letters.

identity theft details + IdentityTheft.gov = FTC Identity Theft Report and recovery plan

Identity theft report checklist

Stolen Social Security number

How you learned about it

Shapes recovery steps

Unauthorized account

Company and account details

Supports dispute letters

Fraudulent charge

Card or bank details

Guides financial recovery

Data breach

Breach notice information

Connects risk to next steps

Lost documents

Document type

Guides replacement and monitoring

Situation	Include	Why
Stolen Social Security number	How you learned about it	Shapes recovery steps
Unauthorized account	Company and account details	Supports dispute letters
Fraudulent charge	Card or bank details	Guides financial recovery
Data breach	Breach notice information	Connects risk to next steps
Lost documents	Document type	Guides replacement and monitoring

IdentityTheft.gov is recovery-focused

Use the identity theft report when someone used your personal information. For ordinary scams or bad business practices that did not involve identity theft, ReportFraud.ftc.gov is the better starting point.

Create the report

1Go to IdentityTheft.gov.
2Choose the situation that best describes what happened.
3Answer the questions with as much detail as you can.
4Review the FTC Identity Theft Report and recovery plan.
5Create an account if you want progress tracking, updated steps, and pre-filled forms or letters.

FAQ

What does IdentityTheft.gov create?

IdentityTheft.gov says it creates an FTC Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on the information you enter.

Do I need an account on IdentityTheft.gov?

You can report what happened without treating the account as the core step, but IdentityTheft.gov says creating an account lets the site update your plan, track progress, and pre-fill forms and letters.

Is an identity theft report the same as a general fraud report?

No. IdentityTheft.gov is for stolen personal information and identity-theft recovery, while ReportFraud.ftc.gov handles broader scams and bad business practices.

Sources & method

We reviewed these references while writing this answer. Figures are estimates — confirm safety-critical work with a professional. Last updated June 7, 2026.