Identity
Theft - A Resource Guide for Victims
If you have
become the victim of identity theft, it is important to act quickly
to reduce the damage done to your finances, credit, and to your
reputation.
1. Close compromised
credit or bank accounts immediately. Ask the institution if there
was any unauthorized activity on the account, and if so, ask for
details (where, when, amount, etc.) This may be valuable to the
investigation of the crime.
2. Notify the
nearest law enforcement department. On campus, notify the Department
of Public Safety at x2304.
3. If your social
security card or number appears to be compromised, alert the Social
Security Administration at http://www.ssa.gov/ or 800-269-0271.
4. Replace items
like identification cards and drivers licenses right away.
5. Contact one
of the three credit reporting bureaus to put a fraud alert on your
credit report:
Equifax:
1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com;
P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian:
1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); www.experian.com;
P.O. Box 2002, Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion:
1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com;
Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA
92834-6790
6. If your checks
were stolen, or bank accounts were set up by an identity thief contact
the major check verification companies:
a. CheckRite
-- (800) 766-2748
b. ChexSystems -- (800) 428-9623 (closed checking accounts)
c. CrossCheck -- (800) 552-1900
d. Equifax -- (800) 437-5120
e. National Processing Co. (NPC) -- (800) 526-5380
f. SCAN -- (800) 262-7771
g. TeleCheck -- (800) 710-9898
7. Contact the
Internal Revenue Service if you suspect the improper use of identification
information in connection with tax violations (call 1-800-829-0433
to report the violations).
Resources
for Victims
Credit Reporting Bureaus
Experian
888-397-3742
P.O. Box 9530
Allen TX 75013 |
Equifax
800-525-6285
PO Box 740241
Atlanta GA 30374-0241 |
Trans Union
800-680-7289
Fraud Victims Assistance Division
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton CA 92634-6790 |
If your ATM or credit card PIN number has (or may be) compromised,
contact the issuer to request that a new card, account number,
and password be issued.
If your situation involves fraudulent check use, you may want
to contact the following CHECK VERIFICATION SERVICES:
Service: |
Telephone Number: |
| Check Rite |
1-800-766-2748 |
| Chexsystems |
1-800-428-9623 |
| CrossCheck |
1-707-586-0551 |
| Equifax |
1-800-437-5120 |
| National Processing Company and SCAN |
1-800-526-5380 |
| TeleCheck |
1-800-710-9898 |
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