The FTC has a website dedicated to helping people report and recover from identity theft, and the Internal Revenue Service also offers immediate first steps.
But taking proactive steps — like activating Discover's Social Security number alerts — is one thing you can do for your overall financial wellbeing.
“Having that focus on preventive measures before something happens needs to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind,” Ibello said.
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