1. Contact the fraud departments of the 3 major credit bureaus:
    • Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
    • Experian: 1-888-397-3742
    • TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
  2. Notify your financial institution
  3. Inform your credit issuers
  4. File a police report with your local law enforcement For additional information and advice you can call the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Hotline toll-free at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338) or visit their ID Theft Website at www.consumer.gov/idtheft

 

 

 

 

 
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