IDENTITY THEFT IS NOT A JOKE – Four Action Steps
PULL YOUR CREDIT REPORT
You can obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the big three consumer reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). Once you have your credit report, look for strange or unrecognized accounts, records, inquiries, names, birthdates, SSNs, or addresses.
REPORT IT
Immediately file a police report, and an Identity Theft Incident report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) here.
CONTACT YOUR BANK
Report the ID Theft and dispute all issues from your credit report to the companies that maintain your accounts, including you bank or credit card company. You can find their contact information on your statements, credit report, or Google.
PLACE FRAUD ALERT
You can prevent the fraudster from hurting you further by placing a fraud alert with the big three Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs). You can do this online directly with Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union.