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Keep records of all correspondence Accurate and complete records will help you to resolve your identity theft case more quickly.
Keep the originals of supporting documents, like police reports and letters to and from creditors, send copies only.
Set up filing system for easy access to your paperwork.
Keep old files even if you believe your case is closed.
Contact account issuer in question Have a plan when you contact a company. Don’t assume that the person you talk to will give you all the information or help you need. Prepare a list of questions to ask the representative, as well as information about your identity theft. Don’t end the call until you’re sure you understand everything you’ve been told. If you need more help, ask to speak to a supervisor.
Write down the name of everyone you talk to, what he or she tells you and the date the conversation occurred.
Follow up in writing with all contacts you’ve made on the phone or in person.
Contact the fraud department for the three major credit bureaus
Contact United States Secret Service (USSS) local field office
Investigates financial crimes
Will intervene if amount is $250,000 or more
Still notify in case part of larger fraud ring
Contact State Department of Justice If you suspect
your name or SSN being used by an Identity Thief to get a Drivers License or non-Drivers ID Card
Contact the Department of Motor Vehicle
If Identity Thief establishes
a new phone service in your name, unauthorized calls, using calling card and pin
Contact Service Provider
Contact State Public Utility Commission for local Service Providers or the Federal Communications Commission for long distance service & cellular providers at 1-888-CALL-FCC or www.fcc.gov/ccb/enforce/complaints.htm1
Contact Social Security Administration (SSA)
1-800-269-0271 Fraud hotline
Report Fraudulent use of your SSN
“May” (very rare) issue new SSN
Contact Internal Revenue Service 1-800-829-0433
Suspect improper use of ID in connection with tax violations
If you believe an identity thief has tampered with your securities investments or a brokerage account
Contact your broker
Contact the Securities & Exchange Commission
Contact utility companies Contact major check verification companies if Bank accounts set up using Identity theft
Chex Systems (closed checking accounts) 800-428-9623
Cross Check 800-522-1900
Equifax 800-437-5120
National Processing Co. (NPC) 800-526-5380
CheckRite 800-766-2748
SCAN 800-262-7771
Telecheck 800-710-9898
If a victim of Internet Fraud file a complaint at www.ic3.gov
For more information
visit www.ftc.gov on Identity Theft.
