The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a comprehensive guide for people who have fallen victim to credit card theft. The information is published on the governmental website IDTheft.gov.

The extensive guide provides tools for victims to minimize further fraud.. There is also a list of the rights victims of identity theft should know as they proceed with any legal issues surrounding the incident.

In addition to advice for those who have fallen victim to credit card fraud., there is information on various other types of fraud., including theft involving student loans, the IRS, the Social Security Administration and medical identity theft.

The FTC's website also provides forms to report credit card theft. According to the site, "Filing a complaint with the FTC is one of several important steps that victims of identity theft should take."

However, there are many steps one can take to secure their personal information and reduce the likelihood of theft. According to The University of Baltimore, checking credit reports, protecting postal mail and shredding papers that contain personal data are essential practices to keeping sensitive information safe.