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A scammer got your Social Security or bank account number. Where does the FTC send you for a recovery plan?

IdentityTheft.gov.

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  3. IdentityTheft.gov ✔

Why: The site gives step-by-step recovery plans based on what was exposed. Use it for personal info, and tell your employer if it involved work data.

Huh, didn't know that: The FTC also takes any scam report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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References

Answer: IdentityTheft.gov. The site gives step-by-step recovery plans based on what was exposed. Use it for personal info, and tell your employer if it involved work data.

  1. FTC: How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams
    If you think a scammer has your information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FTC: How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams
    Report the phishing attempt to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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