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In the U.S., you can file a report at IdentityTheft.gov, which provides a recovery plan.

If you are concerned about your own financial security or believe your information has been compromised, here are the immediate steps you should take:

Check your credit statements regularly for suspicious activity. You can also place a "fraud alert" or "credit freeze" on your files with major credit bureaus (like Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.

Update passwords for your banking and email accounts, and enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) whenever possible.