Identity Theft

Unfortuantely, Identity Theft/Fraud is all too common now.  This is one of the quickest growing crimes and one of the most frustrating.  Many perpetrators of these crimes target the elderly, relying on their lack of technological expertise, and are outside of the United States to avoid detection and prosecution.  If you suspect you have been a victim of Identity Theft or Fraud

• Call the toll-free fraud number of any one of the three major credit bureaus to place a "fraud alert" on your credit report. Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity thief from opening additional accounts in your name. As soon as the credit bureau confirms the fraud alert, the other two credit bureaus will automatically be notified to place fraud alerts. Once a fraud alert is placed, victims are entitled to order one free copy of their credit report from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies.
• Close the accounts that you  know or believe have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. When disputing new unauthorized accounts, many banks and creditors will accept the ID Theft Affidavit, which will save victims valuable time in the recovery process.  It is also a good idea to change passwords or PINS on all financial accounts.
• File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission using the online complaint form; or call the FTC's Identity Theft Hotline, toll-free: 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261; or gather information on https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resources/identity-theft-and-data-... .
• Contact the Greenland Police Department to File a report.  Submitt any documentation you have, Credit Card  Statements, Bank Statements, etc.  Complete a statement form detailing the facts of the case.

 
Forms and Links for Identity Theft

• Statement Form
• Federal Trade Commision Web Site
• Official Site for Free Credit Report  www.annualcreditreport.com

The 3 major credit bureaus are