What do you do if your identity has been stolen? Read this so that you do have some information on what can be done to get your identity and credit back.
The very first thing is to report the identity theft to local law enforcement authorities. This includes the police, postal inspectors and the Secret Service. Why the Secret Service? Identity theft is a federal crime.
Next, send a copy of the police report or other documentation to all banks and companies where your name has been used fraudulently. You keep the original for your records in case any new accounts are opened.
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What do you do if your identity has been stolen? Read this so that you do have some information on what can be done to get your identity and credit back.<\/p>\n\n\t
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The very first thing is to report the identity theft to local law enforcement authorities. This includes the police, postal inspectors and the Secret Service. Why the Secret Service? Identity theft is a federal crime.<\/p>\n\n\t
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Next, send a copy of the police report or other documentation to all banks and companies where your name has been used fraudulently. You keep the original for your records in case any new accounts are opened.<\/p>\n\n