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Identity Theft
To help protect yourself from Identity Theft: If you are a victim of Identity Theft:
  • Photocopy contents of your wallet
  • Do not list SS# on your checks
  • Use P.O. Box as your address
  • Shred all sensitive mailing
Identity Theft Resources
  • File a police report immediately
  • Contact all credit card companies
  • Contact Bank
  • Contact Federal Trade Commission
    • 1-877-382-4357
  • Contact SS Admin. Fraud Line
    • 1-800-269-0271
  • Call Natl. Reporting Organizations
    • Equifax-1-800-525-6285
    • Experian-1-888-397-3742
    • Trans Union-1-800-680-7289


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