You have heard all about identity theft, but do you know who to call as soon as you suspect someone has had access to your checking/savings accounts or your credit cards?
After you call your primary bank, then you need to call these companies listed below and let them all know that you have been a victim of fraud.
Certgy, Inc.
1-800-437-5120
Global Payments
1-800-766-2748
SCAN
1-800-262-7771
TeleCheck
1-800-710-9898
You should also contact these companies to obtain a copy of your credit report to get a closer look. There are also companies (such as ReliaCredit 3-in-1 Credit Report)on and offline you can use to get a more comprehensive report as well as alert you if something looks suspicious beforehand.
Equifax
1-800-525-6285
Experian
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/consumer
TransUnion
1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com
For more information about what to do and how to stop identity theft and credit card fraud, try contacting:
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
www.consumer.gov/idtheft
1-877-IDTHEFT
Social Security Administration Fraud Hotline
www.ssa.gov/oig
Lisa Angelettie M.S.W. is a psychotherapist & the Director of GirlShrink.com. This content was written by Lisa Angelettie & if you would wish to use it in any manner please get permission by CLICKING HERE.
