Identity Theft: Six Steps Every Victim MUST Follow

Step 1: Contact the Three Major Credit Bureaus
Contact the fraud departments at each bureau. Explain that you are a victim of identity theft and that you would like to be contacted personally before any credit is issued in your name.

Contact the fraud departments at each bureau. Explain that you are a victim of identity theft and that you would like to be contacted personally before any credit is issued in your name.


Equifax (800) 525-6285<br>
Experian (888) 397-3742<br>
TransUnion (800) 680-7289

Insist that they place the account under investigation for identity theft if it is to remain on your credit report.

Step 2: Order Your Credit Report.
Order your credit reports to check for accounts that may have been fraudulently opened in your name. As the victim of identity theft, you are entitled to a free copy of your report from each credit bureau.

Step 3: File a Police Report
Companies who have issued credit in your name will not take you seriously without a police report, which will protect your legal rights.

Step 4: Contact Your Local Post Office
If you were a victim of identity theft due to someone stealing your mail to obtain your information, officially report this fact to your local postmaster.

Step 5: Contact the Social Security Administration and Department of Motor Vehicles
If the thief is using your social security or driver's license number to commit identity theft, you might need to obtain new numbers from these agencies.

Step 6: Contact All The Companies Who Granted Credit to the Identity Thief
Communicating by telephone does not protect your rights. Send certified letters and insist that they communicate with you in writing.


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