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Are you interested in learning more about how to protect yourself from identity theft? Check out Identity Theft Awareness Week. During the week, the FTC and its partners will host free webinars and other events to talk about how to spot, avoid, report, and recover from identity theft. Mark your calendars. Identity Theft Awareness Week starts Monday, January 27!

Identity theft can happen to anyone and can take many forms. Someone could open a credit card or utility account in your name, or use your information to get a loan, a job, or medical care. They might even file taxes in your name to get your refund.

Identity Theft Awareness Week is an excellent opportunity to learn and talk about identity theft to help protect yourself, your family, and your friends. Here are some ways you can participate in and support your community during Identity Theft Awareness Week:

• Visit the Identity Theft Awareness Week 2025 website to find out about scheduled events you can participate in.
• Get information in multiple languages about how to spot, avoid, and report identity theft at ftc.gov/languages and share it in your community.
• Watch and share videos on social media in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean.
• Share images before and during Identity Theft Awareness Week on your social media to help gather support and attention.
• Order publications, including bookmarks and one-page flyers, and share them with people you know or place them at places of worship and libraries where people can find them.

Keep an eye out for updates on the Identity Theft Awareness Week events at ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek! Whether you’re chatting with friends and family, posting on social media, or speaking at a community group meeting, talking about identity theft can help protect you and your community.