What Should Patients Do If They Suspect Identity Theft?
If cancer patients suspect they are victims of identity theft, they should take immediate action:
Contact their financial institutions to report the fraud and stop any unauthorized transactions. File a police report to document the theft. Notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and create an Identity Theft Report. Inform their healthcare providers and insurers to review and correct medical records. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on their credit reports to prevent further unauthorized activity.
