What to do if you are a victim
Follow these steps if you have been a victim of identity theft:
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Contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus. Tell them you are an identity theft victim. Request that a "fraud alert" be placed in your file. At the same time, order copies of your credit reports.
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EQUIFAX: www.equifax.com
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To order your report: (800) 685-1111
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To place a fraud alert: (888) 766-0008
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TDD (800) 255-0056
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Write: Equifax, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
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EXPERIAN: www.experian.com
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To order your report call: (888) EXPERIAN (397-3742)
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To report fraud, call: (888) EXPERIAN (397-3742)
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TDD (800) 972-0322
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Write: Experian, P.O. Box 9532, Allen TX 75013
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TransUnion: www.transunion.com
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To order your report, call: (800) 888-4213
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To report fraud, call: (800) 680-7289
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TDD (877)553-7803
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Fax: (714) 447-6034
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Email:
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Write: Fraud Victim Assistance Department, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634-6790
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Contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Creditors can include credit card companies, phone companies and other utilities, banks and other lenders.
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File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. Obtain a copy of all police reports.
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Report it to the US Postal Service or the local post office if the theft involves stolen or tampered mail
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Order a copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus at least once a year.
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Report any fraudulent use of your checks:
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 July 2012 08:34
