Learn about identity theft, Social Security scams, and other common types of scams and fraud.
Do you want to report a scam? Answer a few questions to learn which government agency can help.
## Where to report a scam Have you experienced a scam and want to report it? Just answer a few questions to learn how to report the scam to the right place.
## Identity theft Learn what identity theft is, its warning signs, and how to protect yourself. Find out how to report identity theft if your information gets stolen.
## Imposter scams Imposters can pretend to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Social Security Administration (SSA), a business, or a charity. These scammers want you to trust them so they can steal your personal information and money.
## Unemployment scams Scammers can file unemployment benefits using other people's names and personal information. Learn how to protect yourself and your benefits from this type of identity theft.
## Learn about your credit report and how to get a copy Credit reports list a history of your finances. Learn how to request credit reports, what information they include, and how lenders and other organizations may use them.
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