Steps to Take If Your Identity is Stolen

Our Partnered Identity Theft Victim Lawyer Can Help Correct Credit Report Errors Caused by Identity Theft in order to Fix Your Credit

• Are you seeing charges on your credit card that you don’t recognize?
• Are there accounts on your credit report that you don’t recall opening?
• Are collection agencies contacting you about a debt that is not yours?

If any of the above applies to you, contact us immediately. Call us or fill out the form on this page, and we will personally get you connected with help for your Identity Theft problem.

Steps to Take If Your Identity has been Stolen

• If you notice suspicious activity on your accounts, contact your bank and credit card companies immediately to close the accounts. This will prevent further fraudulent charges.
• You should also contact the three major credit bureaus – Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax – to place a fraud alert on your credit reports. This will require creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name.
• Additionally, file a report with your local police department and keep a record of all communications regarding the identity theft. Send copies of the police report and your communications with creditors and credit bureaus to create a paper trail.

While you can take initial steps to control the damage on your own, consulting an identity theft victim lawyer can help ensure you take the proper legal actions to restore your credit and identity. A lawyer familiar with consumer protection laws can advise you on correctly disputing fraudulent charges and accounts, as well as help draft official letters to creditors and credit bureaus. With an attorney’s guidance, you can act swiftly to limit the impact on your finances and credit.