Identity Theft Victim Worksheet
Use this form to record the steps you take in reporting the fraudulent use of your identity.
Credit Bureaus - Report Fraud
Request a fraud alert be placed in your file, and a victim's statement asking that creditors call you before opening any new accounts or changing your
existing accounts. Ask for a free copy (if inaccurate due to fraud.) Ask that inquiries related to the fraud be removed. Order reports again in 2-3 months to
check for new activity.
Bureau
Phone Number
Date Contacted
Contact
Comments
Person
Equifax
1-800-525-6285
Experian
1-888-397-3742
Trans Union
1-800-680-7289
Banks, Credit Card Issuers and Other Creditors
Contact each creditor promptly, then follow-up with a letter to protect your legal rights. Check for fraudulent charges and or changes-of-address.
Close the accounts that have been compromised and open new ones, being sure to use different, non-obvious, Personal Identification Numbers
(PINs) and passwords.
Creditor
Address/Phone
Date Contacted
Contact
Comments
Person
Law Enforcement Authorities - Report Identity Theft
File a police report and get a copy of it to use as proof of the crime when dealing with creditors. Also contact the FTC with their special phone
number, 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338), or via their online ID theft form at https://
Agency/Dept
Phone#
Date Contacted
Contact
Report#
Comments
Person
The FTC
1-877-IDTHEFT
(316) 268-4221
Wichita Police Case Desk
Stolen checks - Stop Payment
Institution
Phone#
Date Contacted
Contact
Comments
Person
Your bank
Telecheck
1-800-710-9898
SCAN
1-800-262-7771
Equifax
1-800-437-5120
Other Needs of Identity Theft Victims
File a police report and get a copy of it to use as proof of the crime when dealing with creditors. Also contact the FTC with their special phone number,
1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338), or via their online ID theft form at https://
Problem
Contact
Removing fraudulent phone charges (within your state.)
State Public Utility Commission
Long Distance and Cellular Providers
1-888-CALL-FCC (225-5322)
Fraudulent use of your SSN
1-800-269-0271
Misuse of your name or SSN to get a driver’s license
Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles (785-296-4388)
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