Accepts reports of attempted and successful instances of identity theft, in which someone fradulently obtains or tries to obtain private information about an individual.

Provides a hotline to report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that an individual's identity may have been stolen. Identity may have been stolen if an individual receives a letter from the IRS, or learns from a tax professional, one of the following: - The individual filed more than one tax return or someone has already filed using the individual's information. - The individual has a balance due, refund offset, or has had collection actions taken against the individual for a year the individual did not file. - The individual received wages from an employer he/she has not worked for.

Provides an official identity theft report to consumers that may be used as proof of stolen identity. Also provides a recovery plan, which offers guidance and steps to take after personal information has been compromised.

Provides legal assistance for the state of Ohio and its departments in legal matters, responsible for collecting debts owed to the state. The AG works to protect Ohio citizens through various programs and services

Provides information, referrals, support and guidance to victims of identity theft throughout the process of recovering their identity. Advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about issues regarding identity theft.

Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud regarding services provided by this agency such as: Ohio Works First (OWF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, and/or Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC). Can provide assistance and guidance in regard to identity theft for those who suspect that another person is fraudulently using their benefits (for example, stealing their SNAP benefits). NOTE: SNAP benefits stolen electronically before December 21st, 2024 are eligible for replacement. The customer must make the request within 90 days of the theft. Otherwise, any stolen SNAP benefits that occurred on December 21st, 2024 or after will not be replaced. Will also accept reports of other fraudulent activity such as lying on an application, selling benefits for cash, or retailer lying on an application to rejoin the SNAP program after being disqualified. Tips may be anonymous if the caller wishes.

Works to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. Conducts investigations, sues companies and people who violate the law, develops rules to protect consumers, and educates consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. Collects complaints about consumer fraud and identity theft and makes them available to law enforcement agencies across the country. Service divisions include Advertising Practices, Consumer and Business Education, Enforcement, Financial Practices, Marketing Practices, Planning and Information, and Privacy and Identity Protection.

Accepts reports of attempted and successful instances of identity theft, in which someone fradulently obtains or tries to obtain private information about an individual.

Provides victims of identity theft a means of demonstrating to creditors that their identity has been stolen. Will assist in efforts to show creditors that fraudulent charges have been made against accounts in their name. Victims are given step-by-step information about how to alert creditors to fraudulent activity in their names, and simple, fill-in-the-blank affidavits to send to credit bureaus and creditors. Also offers general information about steps to take if one believes their identity has been stolen, as well as information about how to avoid identity theft.

Provides identity theft reporting and recovery services. Provides guidance and steps to take after personal information has been breached.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. A central website and mailing address has been set up by the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Accepts reports of suspected welfare fraud regarding services provided by this agency such as: Ohio Works First (OWF), Food Stamps/SNAP, Medicaid, Childcare Assistance, and/or Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC). Can provide assistance and guidance in regard to identity theft for those who suspect that another person is fraudulently using their benefits (for example, stealing their SNAP benefits). NOTE: SNAP benefits stolen electronically before December 21st, 2024 are eligible for replacement. The customer must make the request within 90 days of the theft. Otherwise, any stolen SNAP benefits that occurred on December 21st, 2024 or after will not be replaced. Will also accept reports of other fraudulent activity such as lying on an application, selling benefits for cash, or retailer lying on an application to rejoin the SNAP program after being disqualified. Tips may be anonymous if the caller wishes.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. A central website and mailing address has been set up by the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Works to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. Conducts investigations, sues companies and people who violate the law, develops rules to protect consumers, and educates consumers and businesses about their rights and responsibilities. Collects complaints about consumer fraud and identity theft and makes them available to law enforcement agencies across the country. Service divisions include Advertising Practices, Consumer and Business Education, Enforcement, Financial Practices, Marketing Practices, Planning and Information, and Privacy and Identity Protection.

Provides an official identity theft report to consumers that may be used as proof of stolen identity. Also provides a recovery plan, which offers guidance and steps to take after personal information has been compromised.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. A central website and mailing address has been set up by the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

This program manages the Passport program, which employs state of the art technology to provide victims of identity theft a wallet sized card that they can use to help restore their lives and to recover their good names. Under the PASSPORT program, victims reporting identity theft to local authorities will be given step-by-step information about how to alert creditors to fraudulent activity in their names, and simple, flll-in-the blank affidavits to send to credit bureaus and creditors.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. A central website and mailing address has been set up by the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

State’s official crime lab. Provides criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. Can submit a law enforcement tip on BCI investigation, crystal meth leads, election fraud, environmental enforcement, marijuana leads, public corruption, sex offender leads, submit a missing persons tip, unsolved homicide tip, report Medicaid fraud, patient abuse or neglect.

Helps victims of identity theft rectify the effects of identity theft by working with credit agencies, creditors, collectors and any other entity who may have information that was obtained under fraudulent circumstances. Consumer advocates will personally reach out to various agencies and communicate on clients' behalfs or walk clients through the process so they can advocate on their own behalfs.

Provides legal assistance for the state of Ohio and its departments in legal matters, responsible for collecting debts owed to the state. The AG works to protect Ohio citizens through various programs and services

If you suspect someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly to limit the damage is key. Take a deep breath, and then place a fraud alert on your credit file, order your credit reports, and call the FTC to report the crime.