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Identity Theft Protection Tips
What to Do
One of the best ways to protect yourself from identity thieft is to monitor your credit history. You can get one free credit report every year from each of the three national credit bureaus:
Federal Trade Commission’s clear and concise message on identity theft:
- DETER identity thieves by safeguarding your information
- DETECT suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements
- DEFEND against ID theft as soon as you suspect a problem
If You’re A Victim
Contact your local police department; immediately alert the three major credit bureaus and place a 90-day fraud alert on your credit file. Also, request a free copy of your credit report:
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Equifax: P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
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Experian: P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013
- TransUnion: Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790
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