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# Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft

## See the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's guidance on recovering from identity theft.

If your personal information has been stolen or misused, there are clear steps you can take to recover.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers practical guidance to help you repair the damage and protect your accounts moving forward. Check it out here: [Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-12/chapter-X/part-1022/appendix-Appendix%20I%20to%20Part%201022)

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