Identity Theft
Is
a serious problem and it is growing every year in the
billions of dollars. People whose identities have
been stolen can spend months or years and thousands of
dollars cleaning up the mess the thieves have made
against them and their good name.
If you are a victim
of Identity Theft report this to the police department
and the Federal TradeCommission (FTC)
www.consumer.gov./idtheft Click on this link
and others on this
site for help.
IF YOUR IDENTITY
HAS BEEN STOLEN
Place a fraud alert
on your credit reports and review your credit reports.
Call the toll free fraud number of anyone of the three
major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your
credit report. All three reports will be sent to you
free of charge.
Equifax 1-800-525-6285
Experian 1-888-397-3742
TransUnion 1-800-680-7289
Close any accounts that have been tampered with or
opened fraudulently.
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FILE A REPORT
WITH YOUR LOCAL POLICE.
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FILE A COMPLAINT
WITH THE FTC (1-877-438-4338).
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HOW IDENTITY
THIEVES GET YOUR INFORMATION
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THEY STEAL YOUR
MAIL
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THEY COMPLETE A
“CHANGE OF ADDRESS” FORM
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THEY RUMMAGE
THROUGH YOUR TRASH
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THEY USE PERSONAL
INFORMATION YOU SHARE ON THE INTERNET
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THEY POSE AS
SOMEONE WHO HAS A LEGITIMATE RIGHT TO THE
INFORMATION
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THEY FIND
PERSONAL INFORMATION IN YOUR HOME
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THROUGH E-MAIL
POSING AS A COMPANY YOU DO BUSINESS WITH
