09/27/2024

How to recover from identity theft

FTC

We get it. You hoped the day would never come when you learned someone used your personal information to open new credit accounts in your name. But it did. So now what? Act fast. It can help reduce the damage identity theft can cause. Here’s how to get started.

Step 1: Call the companies where you know fraud occurred.

• Call the fraud department. Explain that someone stole your identity.
• Ask them to close or freeze the accounts. Then, no one can add new charges unless you agree.
• Change logins, passwords, and PINs for your accounts.

 

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