Protecting Your Identity
Scenario: You leave your car unlocked in front of your house all night
with your wallet in it then when you wake up in the morning everything is
stolen out of your car including your wallet.
Step 1: Your identity has been stolen. What should you do first to protect yourself and your finances?
– First you should place a fraud alert on your credit file.
Step 2: What should you do next to ensure your accounts aren’t compromised?
- Order your credit report
Step 3: Who should you then contact and what action should you take?
- Contact the bank and create an identity theft report
Step 4: The fourth step involves contacting your local or community police. What action should you take when you contact them?
- have all documents you need
Step 1: Your identity has been stolen. What should you do first to protect yourself and your finances?
– First you should place a fraud alert on your credit file.
Step 2: What should you do next to ensure your accounts aren’t compromised?
- Order your credit report
Step 3: Who should you then contact and what action should you take?
- Contact the bank and create an identity theft report
Step 4: The fourth step involves contacting your local or community police. What action should you take when you contact them?
- have all documents you need