Reporting Suspicious Activity
Who to Call to Report a Financial Crime
If you think you are a victim of a financial crime or if you notice anything suspicious, immediately contact:
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Your bank, credit card company and/or any other financial institution that may need to know. Close accounts that have been fraudulently accessed or opened.
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The fraud department at any one of the three major credit bureaus—The credit bureau you contact will share the information with the other two and a "fraud alert" will be placed in your credit file at all three companies so that lenders or other users of your credit records can avoid opening a fraudulent account in your name.
- The police. Get a copy of any police report or case number for later reference.
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The Federal Trade Commission. Call toll-free 877-ID-THEFT or 877-438-4338 or go to identitytheft.gov.
Fraud Alert Hotlines
If you suspect you have been a victim of identity theft, contact us, each of the three major credit bureaus below to place a fraud alert on your credit report, and law enforcement:
Equifax
Call: 800-766-0008; TDD: 800-255-0056
Write: PO Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian
Call: 888-EXPERIAN (397-3742); TDD: 800-972-0322
Write: PO Box 9530, Allen TX 75013
TransUnion
Call: 800-680-7289; TDD: 877-553-7803
Write: Fraud Victim Assistance Division,
PO Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92634
Law Enforcement
Please contact your local police or sheriff department's non-emergency number to report a suspected financial crime.