YOUR Identity

What should I do if my identity is stolen?

  • Contact your financial institution immediately and alert it to the situation.
  • Call the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your file, preventing thieves from opening a new account in your name.
    • Equifax, 800-685-1111
      P.O. Box 740250
      Atlanta, GA 30374
    • Experian, 888-397-3742
      P.O. Box 1017
      Allen, TX 75013
    • TransUnion, 800-916-8800
      P.O. Box 2000
      Chester, PA 19016
  • Call the security numbers located on the back of your stolen credit cards. These numbers can also be found on your credit card billing statements
  • Contact your local law enforcement to file a police report.
  • Report the theft and your response to Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s Office. 
    Click here to file a complaint online.

For more information, download this free identity theft repair publication from the Federal Trade Commission:

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