Here are 6 things you can do after falling victim to identity theft

New York’s Staten Island. If you become a victim of identity theft, are you unsure of what to do? Staten Island residents recently received guidance from District Attorney Michael E. McMahon on how to lessen the long-term harm to their financial lives.

Particularly, identity theft targets a person’s financial or personal data. This may entail using someone’s Social Security number to open accounts and make transactions, or it may entail stealing credit or debit card information.

Identity Theft Awareness Week, which runs from January 27 to January 31, was established by the Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement authorities to inform, educate, and increase public awareness of the strategies that scammers are using.

According to McMahon, time is of the essence in any identity theft or fraud occurrence, and notifying law authorities right away is essential to lessening the financial effect and holding criminals accountable in court.

After becoming a victim of identity theft, follow these six tips to stay safe:

My office is still dedicated to safeguarding Staten Islanders and their personal data from scammers during Identity Theft Awareness Week! Learn how to spot identity theft, how to protect your data, and what to do if you become a victim by reading the information below.image.twitter.com/Zmhr8P44ib

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