Our mission
Identity theft affects tens of millions of Americans every year. In 2024, consumers submitted approximately 1.1 million identity-theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Sentinel Network. Yet most of the information available online is produced by companies that sell identity protection services — creating an obvious conflict of interest. FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024
We built this publication to fill that gap. We prioritize official government publications and primary sources — the Federal Trade Commission, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. When an authoritative nonprofit, academic institution or necessary consumer-service provider is referenced, it is clearly identified.
We do not accept advertising. We do not participate in affiliate programs. We do not have commercial relationships with identity protection services, credit monitoring companies, cybersecurity vendors, or any other business that profits from consumer fear. Our only interest is helping you understand the threat and protect yourself.
What we cover
AI-driven identity threats
Voice cloning, deepfake fraud, and synthetic identity attacks represent a new generation of threat that most consumer publications have not caught up with. We cover these in depth.
Traditional identity theft
Tax fraud, medical identity theft, new-account fraud, and account takeover remain the most common forms of identity theft. We explain how each works and what to do about it.
Scam alerts
We track active scam campaigns reported by the FTC, FBI, and CISA and translate official warnings into plain-language action guides.
Credit protection
Credit freezes, fraud alerts, and credit report disputes are among the most effective tools consumers have. We provide step-by-step guides for each.
Recovery guidance
If your identity has already been compromised, we walk you through the recovery process phase by phase, with links to official resources at every step.
Seniors and families
Older adults are disproportionately targeted by scammers. We cover the specific threats they face and provide guidance for families trying to help protect them.
Independence statement
CyberIdentityTheft.com is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or any other government agency. We link to official government resources because they are the most reliable sources of consumer information on these topics — not because of any formal relationship.
Contact and corrections
If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, please contact us. We take factual accuracy seriously and will review and correct errors promptly. For general inquiries, partnership requests, or media inquiries, see the links below.