HomeMy Public PortalAboutIdentity Theft WorksheetIdentity Theft Victim Worksheet
Use this form to record the steps you take in reporting the fraudulent use of your identity.
Credit Bureaus -Report Fraud Request a fraud alert be placed in your file, and a victim's statement asking that
creditors call you before opening any new accounts or changing your existing accounts. Ask for a free copy (if inaccurate due to fraud.) Ask that
inquiries related to the fraud be removed. Order reports again in 2-3 months to check for new activity.
Bureau
Phone Number
Date Contacted
Contact Person
Comments
Equifax
1-800-525-6285
Experian
1-888-397-3742
Trans Union
1-800-680-7289
Banks, Credit Card Issuers and Other Creditors Contact each creditor promptly, then follow-up with a
letter to protect your legal rights. Check for fraudulent charges and or changes -of -address. Close the accounts that have been compromised
and open new ones, being sure to use different, non -obvious, Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and passwords.
Creditor
Address/Phone
Date Contacted
Contact Person
Comments
Law Enforcement Authorities -Report Identity Theft File a police report and get a copy of it to use
as proof of the crime when dealing with creditors. Also contact the FTC with their special phone number, or via their online ID theft form at
https://www.ftc.gov/ftc/idtheftform.htm.
Agency/Dept
Phone#
Date Contacted
Contact Person
Report#
Comments
The FTC
1-877-IDTHEFT
Watertown Police
617-972-6500
Stolen checks -Stop Payment
Institution
Phone#
Date Contacted
Contact Person
Comments
Your bank
Telecheck
1-800-710-9898
Int'I Chk Svcs
1-800-631-9656
Equifax
1-800-437-5120
Other Needs of Identity Theft Victims File a police report and get a copy of it to use as proof of the crime when
dealing with creditors. Also contact the FTC with their special phone number, or via their online ID theft form at
https://www.ftc.gov/ftc/idtheftform.htm.
Problem
Contact
Removing fraudulent phone charges (within your state.)
State Public Utility Commission
Long Distance and Cellular Providers
1-888-CALL-FCC
Fraudulent use of your SSN.
1-800-269-0271