FAQs Identity Theft

Identity Theft is the taking and use of a person's private identifying information without the person's permission for financial gain or to commit fraud.  You may know or suspect that personal information such as your name, your social security number, your financial accounts, or your debit/credit card/s information has been used by another or stolen. If you think or suspect that you are the victim of Identity Theft contact your local law enforcement agency AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to make a report.  Call 9-1-1 or use the telephone numbers below - the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office will answer 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office - (913) 682-5724
Lansing Police Department - (913) 682-5724
Basehor Police Department - (913) 682-5724
Tonganoxie Police Department - (913) 682-5724
Leavenworth Police Department - (913) 682-4411 

Filed a report with your local law enforcement agency? Access IdentityTheft.gov for resources on how to begin and how to navigate the recovery process.

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Identity Theft a Recovery Booklet, also available for download at IdentityTheft.gov

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