Identity Theft - What to do if it happens to you?

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Report it

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Cancel all credit cards

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Call fraud units - Experian, Equifax, Trans Union

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Notify banks

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Fill out fraud affidavits to prove innocence

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Get a new ATM card

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Report stolen checks to TeleCheck, National Processing Company (NPC), and Equifax

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Have SSN changed

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Notify postal inspector if you suspect mail theft

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Notify the passport authorities

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Call telephone, electricity, and gas companies and alert them.

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Change drivers license number

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Call the Consumer Credit Counseling for assistance removing fraudulent claims from your record (800-388-2227)

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Keep a log of al conversations you have dealing with this, including names and dates

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Consider seeking legal counsel.

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Pay attention to your mental health

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Change passwords everywhere

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Change PIN numbers

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Change e-mail addresses

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Use common sense