Identity Theft:
Six Steps Every Victim MUST Follow...
Source: Credit Repair Magic
Cleaning up the mess left by identity theft is time consuming, stressful, and expensive.
Some people actually give up and just pay off the fraudulent charges of identity theft
because it's the only way that they can improve their credit rating.
Here are the steps you need to follow if you believe that
you are a victim of identity theft:
Step 1: Contact the Three Major Credit Bureaus
Contact the fraud departments at each bureau. Explain that
you are a victim of identity theft and that you would like to be contacted personally
before any credit is issued in your name.
- Equifax (800) 525-6285
- Experian (888) 397-3742
- TransUnion (800) 680-7289
Insist that they place the account under investigation for
identity theft if it is to remain on your credit report.
Step 2: Order Your Credit Report
Order your credit reports to check for accounts that may
have been fraudulently opened in your name. As the victim of identity theft, you are
entitled to a free copy of your report from each credit bureau.
Step 3: File a Police Report
Companies who have issued credit in your name will not take
you seriously without a police report, which will protect your legal rights.
Step 4: Contact Your Local Post Office
If you were a victim of identity theft due to someone
stealing your mail to obtain your information, officially report this fact to your local
postmaster.
Step 5: Contact the Social Security Administration and
Department of Motor Vehicles
If the thief is using your social security or driver's
license number to commit identity theft, you might need to obtain new numbers from these
agencies.
Step 6: Contact All The Companies Who Granted Credit to
the Identity Thief
Communicating by telephone does not protect your rights.
Send certified letters and insist that they communicate with you in writing.
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