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I.D. Theft: First Four StepsUpon suspecting you have experienced ID theft or fraud here are the immediate steps you should follow: 1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, asking for a FREE CREDIT REPORT and review them to check for evidence of accounts or activities you did not authorize. Fraud unit contacts are: Equifax : 1-800-525-6285 / POB 740241, Atlanta GA. 30374-0241 www.equifax.com Experian : 1-888-397-3742 / POB 9532,Allen, TX. 75013 / www.expirian.com TransUnion : 1-800-680-7289 / POB 6790, Fullerton, CA. 92834-6790 /www.transunion.com 2. Close accounts, especially those checking and ATM cards that have been tampered with. Contact all of the financial institutions, banks,credit cards, Social Security Administration, and even utility companies. Notify them of the ID theft and fraud. Do this both by phone and certified mail... The rest of this article is available to members only. Join now and begin your own personal "NuStart"! |
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