Coerced Debt Toolkit: Addressing Identity Theft for Survivors of Financial Abuse

My abusive partner took out debt in my name without my knowledge or forced me to take out debts in my name.

Introduction: Know your rights.
Step 1: Find out the details about the debt that was taken out in your name.
Step 2: File an identity theft report.
- How do I file an Identity Theft Form?
- How do I file an Identity Theft Police Report?
Step 3: Dispute the debt and other information that you think is incorrect with the consumer reporting agency that is reporting it.
Step 4: Dispute the debt with the furnisher.