IDENTITY
THEFT ACTIONS VICTIMS CAN TAKE
1. Contact
the three major credit bureaus:
Equifax 800-685-6285, Experian(TRW) 888-397-3742, Trans Union
800-680-7289
2. Ask
credit bureaus for names and contact information for all fraudulently
obtained creditors. Ask credit bureau to remove all fraudulent
entries.
3. Contact
all creditors and credit card companies with whom identifying
data may have fraudulently been used (a credit inquiry on
a credit card company)
4. Be
prepared to complete affidavits for each creditor.
5. Identify
ALL KNOWN fraudulent accounts on police reports.
6. 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)
7. Change
your license number.
8. Do
not knowingly pay all or partial amounts of fraudulent bills
9. Maintain
a log of all contacts with financial institutions and law
enforcement agencies and the names of those with whom you
spoke
10. Call
the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT
1 l.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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