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After you have contacted your financial institution about fraud or identity theft, you may also want to contact the credit bureaus and the federal government.
Credit Bureaus
Merchant Check Guarantee Firms
Social Security Services
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
United States Postal Service and Local Police
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Contact the credit bureaus to request a copy of your credit report and look for unknown inquiries or approved credit. If you notice fraudulent activity, request a fraud alert be placed on your record so that no further credit be approved unless you are contacted directly before approval is granted. You will only have to place the alert with one bureau and they will notify the rest.
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Report any lost or stolen checks and any bank account that is set up fraudulently under your name to all of the below:
These agencies will place information in their systems about checks that are reported as stolen or lost. They will also make note of accounts that were opened for the purpose of true name fraud. This information is then made available to merchants who subscribe to their service
Report victimization and improper use of your Social Security Number to the SSA Hotline at (877) 438-4338. For more information, contact your local Social Security Office.
The FTC Consumer Response Center provides information, logs complaints, and helps victims of identity theft rectify damage to their credit and personal reputation. Contact the FTC through one of these methods:
If your driver's license is stolen, report the theft immediately to your local DMV.
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If you suspect fraud or identity theft on a Wachovia account, contact Loss Management.
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