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What To Do If You Think
You Have Become A Victim Of Identity Fraud |
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| If you suspect you've become the victim of identity theft, the first thing you'll need to do is get copies of your credit report from all three national credit bureaus to see for yourself what activity has been added to your credit file. If you certify that you suspect you are the victim of fraud, you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report from each bureau. Contact their fraud hotlines for assistance: |
| Equifax |
1-800-525-6285 |
| Experian |
1-800-301-7195 |
| Trans Union |
1-800-680-7289 |
Unfortunately, if you have been the victim of identity theft, there will be quite a few things you'll need to do to clear your credit history of the fraudulent activity. You can find much of this information archived at http://www.creditmatters.com/expert/credit_fraud/credit_fraud.asp.
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