00:01Identity theft is a frustration no one wants to deal with.
00:04Thankfully, the Federal Trade Commission has some ways to protect your identity.
00:10Check your credit report.
00:11You're entitled to see your credit report for free once a year.
00:15If you see something unusual, that is a sign you need to see if your identity has been stolen.
00:22You see unexplained charges on your statement.
00:24If something comes up on your statement that you don't recognize, contact your bank or credit card immediately.
00:32Your taxes are rejected.
00:34Yes, this is a scam.
00:36Someone files your taxes and gets your return before you file.
00:40If this happens, it needs to be reported to identitytheft.gov.
00:45While identity theft is a problem, thankfully, there are ways to fight against it.
