Credit Bureau Information
If your identity has been stolen, contact the following credit reporting agencies and request a fraud alert be placed on each credit report. Also, request a copy of your free credit report to compare against your own records regarding what accounts may have been opened fraudulently.
Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA. 30374
Phone: 800-685-1111 - Credit report
Phone: 800-525-6285 - Reporting of credit fraud
Website
Experian
701 Parkway
Allen, TX. 75013
Phone: 888-397-3742
Website
Trans Union
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92634
Phone: 800-916-8800 - Credit report
Phone: 800-680-7289 - Reporting of credit fraud
Website
Additional Information
You may also subscribe to
LifeLock or call 800-543-3562. For additional tips on repairing credit and fraud prevention tips, please visit the
Federal Trade Commission - Consumer.
Major Check Verification Companies
If you have had a
check / checkbook stolen or a bank account opened fraudulently, ensure that you place a stop payment on any invalid or unauthorized checks, cancel your checking and savings account, and obtain new numbers. You will also need to contact the following companies:
- Cartegy Inc - 800-437-5120
- SCAN - 800-262-7771
- Chexsystems - 800-428-9623
- National Processing Company - 800-552-1900
- Telecheck - 800-710-9898