More Identity Theft Resources

• Fighting Back Against Identity TheftThis link will open in a new window (Federal Trade Commission)
• Identity TheftThis link will open in a new window (US Department of Justice)
• Identity Theft ResourcesThis link will open in a new window (Privacy Rights Clearinghouse)
• Recognize Phishing Scams and Fraudulent EmailThis link will open in a new window (Microsoft)
• Spoof (fake) Emails (eBay tutorial)
• What Everyone Should Know About Identity TheftThis link will open in a new window (PhonyDiploma.com)
• How You Can Protect YourselfThis link will open in a new window (State Employees Credit Union)
• Fraud and Identity TheftThis link will open in a new window (National Crime Prevention Council)
• Telephone contact numbers
  
  • To speak with an ID theft counselor:
    1-877-IDTHEFT(438-4338)
  • To report fraudulent use of your Social Security Number:
    1-800-269-0271
  • For assistance in removing false claims from your credit reports:
    1-800-388-2227
  • To report tax violations involving your identity:
    1-800-829-0433
  • To report fradulent use of your mail:
    1-800-275-8777
  • Credit reporting bureaus
    • Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
    • Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
    • Trans Union: 1-800-916-8800
  • Credit card companies
    • Visa: 1-800-847-2911
    • MasterCard: 1-800-MC-ASSIST
    • American Express: 1-800-554-AMEX

Go to Identity Theft main page.

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