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RECOVER FROM IDENTITY THEFT
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What Are The Steps I Should Take If I'm A Victim Of
Identity Theft? (cont'd)
Identity Theft? (cont'd)
4. File a report with your local police or the
police in the community where the identity theft
took place.
If you are a victim of identity theft, call your local
police in the community where the identity theft
took place.
If you are a victim of identity theft, call your local
Ask the officer to attach or incorporate the ID Theft Complaint into their police report.
Tell them that you need a copy of the Identity Theft Report (the police report with your
ID Theft Complaint attached or incorporated)to dispute the fraudulent accounts and
debts created by the identity thief. (In some jurisdictions the officer will not be able to
give you a copy of the official police report, but should be able to sign your Complaint
and write the police report number in the “Law Enforcement Report” section.)
Next: What is a fraud alert?
Back to: Recover from Identity Theft Overview
Tell them that you need a copy of the Identity Theft Report (the police report with your
ID Theft Complaint attached or incorporated)to dispute the fraudulent accounts and
debts created by the identity thief. (In some jurisdictions the officer will not be able to
give you a copy of the official police report, but should be able to sign your Complaint
and write the police report number in the “Law Enforcement Report” section.)
Next: What is a fraud alert?
Back to: Recover from Identity Theft Overview
police department and tell them that you want to file a report about your identity theft.
Ask them if you can file the report in person. If you cannot, ask if you can file a report
over the Internet or telephone. See below for information about Automated Reports.
Ask them if you can file the report in person. If you cannot, ask if you can file a report
over the Internet or telephone. See below for information about Automated Reports.
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If the police are reluctant to take your report, ask to file a "Miscellaneous Incident"
report, or try another jurisdiction, like your state police. You also can check with your
state Attorney General's office to find out if state law requires the police to take reports
for identity theft. Check the Blue Pages of your telephone directory for the phone
number or check www.naag.org for a list of state Attorneys General.
When you go to your local police department to file your report, bring a printed copy of
your FTC ID Theft Complaint form, your cover letter, and your supporting
documentation. The cover letter explains why a police report and an ID Theft Complaint
are so important to victims.
report, or try another jurisdiction, like your state police. You also can check with your
state Attorney General's office to find out if state law requires the police to take reports
for identity theft. Check the Blue Pages of your telephone directory for the phone
number or check www.naag.org for a list of state Attorneys General.
When you go to your local police department to file your report, bring a printed copy of
your FTC ID Theft Complaint form, your cover letter, and your supporting
documentation. The cover letter explains why a police report and an ID Theft Complaint
are so important to victims.
