Several federal laws protect victims of identity theft.
Summary of RightsDocumenting the TheftWorking with Credit Reporting CompaniesCommunicating with Creditors and Debt CollectorsLimits on Financial Losses from Identity TheftOther Federal...Tag: fraud alert
Ask 1 of the 3 credit reporting companies to put a fraud alert on your credit report. They must tell the other 2 companies. An initial fraud alert can make it harder for an identity thief to open more accounts in your name. The alert lasts 90...
If you are a victim of identity theft and have created an Identity Theft Report, you may want to place an extended fraud alert or a credit freeze on your credit file. There are important differences between these two options:
A freeze...Identity theft protection services can help you monitor your accounts. They can place fraud alerts or freezes on your credit reports or remove your name from marketing mailing lists. Many people find it valuable and convenient to pay a company...
