Consumers dealing with ID Theft need to take quick action to protect their rights.
1. File a police report - need to get copy of the report or the report # and police department phone number.
2. Notify the creditor of the fraud, close all accounts that were opened or taken over. If you are a customer of the company ask for a new account number and add a pin # to protect the account.
3. Call all 3 credit reporting agencies and activate a fraud alert, you are entitled to 2 free credit reports per year.
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