Id Theft Part Iv
Posted on April 25, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS
So what happens if a criminal uses your name and information when he or she gets arrested. There are procedures to correct your record within the criminal justice databases. These procedures can vary from state to state and even from county to county. Some states have enacted laws with special procedures for identity theft victims to follow to clear their names. You should check with the office of your state Attorney General , but you can use the following information as a general guide.
Identity Theft Victims Part Ii
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
RESOLVING SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
I received a copy of my credit report and saw about a half dozen items that I didn’t know anything about. It’s affected my credit rating so badly that I couldn’t get a student loan. I didn’t realize there was a problem until my student loan application was denied.
From a consumer’s complaint to the FTC, May 25, 2004
While dealing with problems resulting from identity theft can be time consuming and frustrating, most victims can resolve their cases by being assertive, organized, and knowledgeable about their legal rights. Some laws require you to notify companies within specific time periods. Don’t delay in contacting any companies to deal with these problems, and ask for supervisors if you need more help than you’re getting.
Read More..>>Identity Theft Vicitms - Immediate Steps
Posted on March 16, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
If you are a victim of identity theft, take the following four steps as soon as possible, and keep a record with the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence.
1. PLACE A FRAUD ALERT ON YOUR CREDIT REPORTS, AND REVIEW YOUR CREDIT REPORTS.
Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity thief from opening any more accounts in your name. Contact the toll-free fraud number of any of the three consumer reporting companies below to place a fraud alert on your credit report. You only need to contact one of the three companies to place an alert. The company you call is required to contact the other two, which will place an alert on their versions of your report, too.
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