Other Resources
Websites
To take advantage of your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com
| Find consumer advice on how to avoid phishing scams, what to do if you have given out your personal financial information, how to report phishing and also browse the phishing archives. | |
| The Federal Trade Commission web site has information for consumers and businesses on how to deter, detect and defend against identity theft. The website also includes details on how an active duty military person can place an ‘Active Duty Alert’ on their credit report and how you can file an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. | |
| The Federal Bureau of Investigations website has many features which include the Be Crime Smart section on reporting internet crime, warnings, e-scams, common fraud schemes and other tips and suggestions. |
Credit Reporting Agencies
(by notifying one agency of fraudulent activity, you will notify all three)
- Equifax
Request a credit report: (800) 685-1111
Reporting Fraud: (888) 766-0008
Website: http://www.equifax.com - Experian
Request a credit report: (888) 397-3742
Reporting Fraud: (888) 397-3742
Website: http://www.experian.com - TransUnion Corporation
Request a credit Report: (800) 888-4213
Reporting Fraud: (800) 680-7289
Website: http://www.transunion.com
Fraudulent use of Checks
- ChexSystems
Attn: Consumer Relations
12005 Ford Road Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75234
(800) 428-9623 - TeleCheck: (800) 710-9898
U.S. Government Agencies on Identity Theft
- Federal Trade Commission
Identity Theft Clearing House
Hotline: (877) 438-4338
IDD: (202) 326-2502
Website: https://www.ftc.gov/