Step 2-Legal Protection
3. Police Report: File a police report locally where the loss occurred.
Why?:This shows the banks/creditors you are serious and are diligent about taking care of the problem. This will help you greatly in the long run if you become a victim of identity theft and you have to deal with the banks/creditors. Most of the time you can file this report online with your local police.
4. Federal Trade Commision:
Why?: Reporting to the FTC will help law enforcement across the country if your identity is stolen. You may not know your identity has been stolen until several months later so its good to get a head start. Also your stolen identity might show up in a different state as they are sold over the internet to other criminals. The link provided has the necessary form to fill out. It's free.
Web Link:
Or Call:
1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338)
OK, now that we have taken steps to protect you credit and identity lets move on to replace your important documents.
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