Back to blog
Identity Theft· 8 min · Jun 30, 2026

Identity theft playbook: what to do in the first 24 hours

If your identity is stolen, the first day matters most. A step-by-step guide from our security team.

A calm, step-by-step response beats panic. Here is what to do in the first hour, first six hours, and first 24 hours after you suspect your identity has been compromised.

Want more? Subscribe with your Sentinel Guard account and we'll ping you when we publish the next deep dive.