Identity theft help line
Offered by Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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(800) 829-1040 · more numbers below
A phone line staffed by IRS specialists for people who are victims of identity theft or are at risk of it.
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Cost & format
Free · By phone
Schedule
- Mon-Fri 7am-7pm local time
Who this is for
Anyone whose Social Security number or tax records may have been misused. If you got an IRS letter, call the number on that letter first.
How to apply
Call 800-908-4490. You may be asked to verify your identity and fill out Form 14039, the Identity Theft Affidavit.
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