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If you attempt to file a police report for identity theft, most police officers will ask for a copy of your FTC Identity Theft Report. So, follow the steps outlined above before going to your local police department.
It's not always necessary to file a police report for identity theft when you make an official report to the FTC.
Here are some instances when should report identity theft to the police:
1. You know the person who committed the crime.
2. If you know that a roommate, family member, friend, etc. had access to your information right before something showed up on your credit report or accounts, the police may investigate that person.
3. You have information that could aid a police investigation into the theft— if someone used your name and address and then filed for a change of address in your area, this may pinpoint a potential suspect.
4. Your identity was used during a police interaction or crime. If a person stole your identity and used your name and address during a traffic stop or an arrest, you may have police records in your name even though you didn’t commit the crime. Filing a police report protects you from any unwarranted penalties.
5. Your financial institutions require a police report for identity theft. Some banking institutions, credit unions, and debt collectors will need to keep an official police report on file for their records as they resolve disputes.
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