Identity Theft Repair
: Six Steps Every Victim MUST Follow...
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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