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How Do I Place A Fraud Alert On My Credit Report?

If you believe you may have been the victim of identity theft, placing a fraud alert on your credit report can help prevent the theives from opening any more accounts in your name. Contact the toll-free fraud number of any of the three consumer reporting companies below to place a fraud alert on your credit report. You only need to contact one of the three companies to place an alert. The company you call is required to contact the other two, which will place an alert on their versions of your report, too. If you do not receive a confirmation from a company, you should contact that company directly to place a fraud alert.

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com; P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241

Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); www.experian.com; P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013

TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com; Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790

Other Identity Theft FAQs

Q: What Is Identity Theft?
A: Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card … More
Q: How Does Identity Theft Happen?
A: According to the Federal Trade Commission, it may be all too easy for skilled identity thieves to get hold of your personal information such as your Social Security … More
Q: What Should I Do If My Identity Has Been Stolen?
A: The Federal Trade Commission recommends immediately filing a police report, checking your credit reports, notifying creditors, and disputing any unauthorized … More
Q: How Do I File A Complaint With The Ftc About Identity Theft?
A: The FTC makes it easy to file a complaint if your identity has been stolen. You can either use their online complaint form or you can file the compalint by … More

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