Identity Theft
IDENTITY THEFT ACTIONS VICTIMS CAN TAKE
- Contact the three major credit bureaus: Equifax 800-685-6285, Experian(TRW) 888-397-3742, Trans Union 800-680-7289
- Ask credit bureaus for names and contact information for all fraudulently obtained creditors. Ask credit bureau to remove all fraudulent entries.
- Contact all creditors and credit card companies with whom identifying data may have fraudulently been used (a credit inquiry on a credit card company)
- Be prepared to complete affidavits for each creditor.
- Identify ALL KNOWN fraudulent accounts on police reports.
- Contact the Registry Of Motor Vehicles to determine if a duplicate license was issued in your name. If not, ask that a fraud alert flag be placed on the license file. (duplicate not allowed flag)
- Change your license number.
- Do not knowingly pay all or partial amounts of fraudulent bills
- Maintain a log of all contacts with financial institutions and law enforcement agencies and the names of those with whom you spoke
- Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT
- Victims may receive varying levels of assistance from the agencies listed based on the nature and type of the fraud experienced.
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