Identity theft is a growing problem in Cohasset. For the most current information about identity theft and what you can do about it, please go to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Identity Theft site at www.ftc.gov/idtheft. This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. On this site, consumers can learn how to avoid identity theft – and learn what to do if their identity is stolen.  Businesses can learn how to help their customers deal with identity theft, as well as how to prevent problems in the first place.

Before you file a complaint with the Cohasset Police Department concerning identity theft, please bring a completed copy of the Identity Crime Incident Detail Form and a printed copy of your FTC ID Theft Complaint form. Completing these forms will aid in the investigation of your complaint.