Here you will find information on how to prevent and deal with identity theft. If you are an entity who needs to report a data breach or if you would like to browse our data breach notices database, please visit our Data Security Breaches webpage.
What to do if your information was lost, stolen, or part of a data breach
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a comprehensive set of resources on identity theft, including...
- A checklist of steps to take if your information is lost, stolen, or part of a data breach;
- How to report the identity theft to the FTC;
- Sample letters, including for disputing credit card charges and ATM/debit card transactions, removing fraudulent information from your credit report, and dealing with debt collectors;
- How to protect your information from identity theft;
- How to protect your online privacy and security.
Report the identity theft to the FTC, either through their online service or by calling 1-877-438-4338. This service will create an Identity Theft Report, which you will need when reporting the theft to businesses, and it will recommend a step-by-step recovery plan.
Maine resources
The recovery plan created for you by the FTC may direct you to the following Maine agencies and resources:
Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, for lost or stolen driver's license
- 207-624-9000 extension 52144
- 29 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection
- Consumer resources
- Online complaint service
- 1-800-DEBT-LAW (800-332-8529, toll free in Maine) or 207-624-8527
- 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333
207-624-8527
Maine Public Utilities Commission
- Consumer assistance programs
- Online complaint service
- 1-800-452-4699 or 207-287-2871
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
- Benefit programs and services, including General Assistance, TANF, SNAP benefits, and Medicare
- 207-287-3707
- 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333
Maine Office of the US Trustee Program
- Office of the US Trustee Program, Region 1 (includes Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island)
Finding a Maine attorney
- See the "Finding an Attorney" section in our How to Resolve a Consumer Complaint guide
Maine Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division
- Online complaint service
- 207-626-8849
- 6 State House Station, Augusta Maine 04333