Identity Theft

What is Identity Theft?

With more information available online, criminals have greater opportunities to steal personal information. Consumers must protect themselves.

Identity theft occurs when a criminal obtains and uses someone else’s personal information -- credit card numbers, bank account numbers, insurance information or Social Security number -- to purchase goods or services fraudulently.

Identity theft is a state and federal crime.

Those who think they are a victim of identity theft should immediately contact their local police department or sheriff’s office and file a police report.

After filing a report, ask to be enrolled in the Identity Theft Verification Passport Program. The Passport Program was created by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to provide victims of identity theft with a way to verify to law enforcement and creditors that their identities have been stolen. It helps victims identify and correct fraudulent charges and repair any damages to their credit history.

Security Breach Information

• For Businesses
• For State & Local Agencies
• For Individuals

Redaction Requests

• Safety Officer Address from Internet Records
• Personal Information from Internet Records

Teaching Materials

• ID Theft Lesson Plan
  
• Example notice of cancellation