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Identity theft is the number one complaint to the Federal Trade Commission. The number of consumers who were the victim of identity theft topped 14 million in 2018 and over $1.7 billion in out of pocket costs. Credit card fraud continues to be the top type of identity theft. Illinois ranks 10th in the nation in complaints of identity theft. We will discuss warning signs, what to do right away, protecting your identity and developing a recovery plan.