Identity theft is increasingly common. Learn about identity theft, what you can do to protect your information and what
you can do if you have been a victim. The web sites below provide information.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ID
Fraud Affidavit
The Federal Trade Commission has created an ID fraud affidavit to help victims report fraud to creditors.
Instead of filling out several documents for each financial institution/creditor, victims
can fill out one document for all financial institutions/creditors. This Fraud Affidavit should only be used if credit or some other funds transfer has already been obtained fraudulently in your name.
BALANCE Identity Theft Solutions
This website provides a wealth of
information pertaining to identity theft. Topics include: how
to prevent identity theft, what to do if you've been a victim
and much more.
Identify Theft Education Module by BALANCE
Explore a free education module on Identity Theft, including links to helpful resources and even a quiz to allow you to test your knowledge.
FRAUD ALERT AND FREE CREDIT REPORT
If you have been a victim of identity theft, call the fraud division of the any of the three major credit bureaus, ask them to place a fraud alert on your credit file and to coordinate this with the other two bureaus, and ask for a free copy of your credit report.
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com; P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241.
You can also request and obtain a free credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, at AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 1-877-322-8228. Obtain a free credit report.
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BALANCE Identity Theft Solutions
