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What Should I Do If My Identity Has Been Stolen?

The Federal Trade Commission recommends immediately filing a police report, checking your credit reports, notifying creditors, and disputing any unauthorized transactions if you think you have been the victim of identity theft. Keep a record with the details of your conversations with creditors and government agencies about the situation and copies of all correspondence. You can place a fraud alert on your credit report by contacint any of the three consumer reporting agencies: Equifax, TransUnion, or Experian.

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