Identity Theft
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When it comes to identity theft, you can't entirely control whether you will become a victim. But there are certain steps you can take to minimize recurrences. The first and possibly most important...
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Different laws determine your legal remedies based on the type of bank fraud you have suffered. For example, state laws protect you against fraud committed by a thief using paper documents, like stole...
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If you believe someone has filed for bankruptcy in your name, write to the U.S. Trustee in the region where the bankruptcy was filed. A list of the U.S. Trustee Programs' Regional Offices is available...
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Identity theft is a crime – a serious one. It is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, a considerable fine, and restitution for the monies stolen. It can be a very scary crime as well. I...
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Your credit report contains information about where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you’ve been sued, arrested, or filed for bankruptcy. Consumer reporting companies sell the inf...
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The Fair Credit Billing Act establishes procedures for resolving billing errors on your credit card accounts, including fraudulent charges on your accounts. The law also limits your liability for unau...
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Procedures to correct your record within criminal justice databases can vary from state to state, and even from county to county. Some states have enacted laws with special procedures for identity the...
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Now, if you think someone is using your number and creating credit problems for you, the social security cannot actually fix your credit record. You yourself should know the ways to fix it. So, how?...
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If you have trouble opening a new checking account, it may be because an identity thief has been opening accounts in your name. Chex Systems, Inc., produces consumer reports specifically about checkin...
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So you’ve done all the fixing but find out that someone is still using your number. Well, contact the SSA for they may assign you a new number. However, there is no guarantee that a new proble...
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You might think this would be the easiest part of combating identity theft, but it really isn’t. Think about it. The thief was allowed to pose as you, how do the companies know that you’...
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Unfortunately, the most common way people find out they are victims of identity theft is when the damage is already done. One victim tells the account of how she found out her information had been...
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A lost or stolen wallet is just one way for a thief to get your information. They can fraudulently access your credit report by posing as an employer, loan officer, or landlord. Internet records tha...
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Here are some strategies to protect your social security number: Assume an active policy of not sharing your SSN unless you are convinced that it is needed or is to your own benefit. If the perso...
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The three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax – www.equifax.com P.O. Box 740250 Atlanta, GA 30374-0250 (800) 525-6285 Experian – www.experien.com P.O. Box 1017 Allen, TX ...
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