The identity theft center produced by the Federal Trade Commission offers a wealth of information for preventing and dealing with identity theft. The "ID Theft Affidavit" allows you to send companies an alert that a fraudulent new account has been opened in your name.
A site with educational basics on ID theft, you can read news, sign up for a newsletter, and get tips on theft prevention.
Learn how to prevent ID theft, read alerts on the latest scams, and find a victim assistance group in your area on the Identity Theft Resource Center website.
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has a collection of useful resources and first-hand victim accounts in its identity theft section.
If your Social Security number is being misused, you can report it to the Office of the Inspector General, the agency that investigates Social Security Administration-related fraud.