I know Identity Theft happens, but how or where can I check about it ????
110350
Get a copy of your credit report.
875606
Speaking of ID theft...this is a one time purchase..no recurring fees...It's theft to charge what these services charge.\n\nhttp://www.anti-identity-theft.com
451513
OMG! I heard on the news that your identity can be used and there is somekind of shadow record for the person using your identity. Apparently it's nearly impossible for a consumer to find out who and how their identity has been used. Only credit companies, I think, and the gov. have access to ALL the files associated with a certain social security number. I think that they said that it would be an invasion of privacy for you to see the other person's records EVEN if it is on your social security number. CRAZY Huh?! it's true too! (*_*)
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Don't panic....just follow my instructions and you will get through it.\n\nIdentity theft is a huge crime now, and all of the major credit reporting companies have already set up programs to deal with it.\n\nYour first step is visit the FTC's website and read the file they created about ID Theft (see the link below).  \n\nGenerally, the procedure goes like this:\n\nNotify the police and get a police report.  Note the police won't do anything about it...no investigation or anything.  Doesn't matter, you need to have a police report made to protect yourself.  So INSIST that your local police give you one...even if it's just an "incident report".\n\nNotify one of the credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, Transunion) and inform them you are the victim of identity theft.  They will in turn contact the other Credit agencies.  All three will place an ID Theft Victim flag on your report, with instructions to contact you in the event someone tries to get credit in your name.\n\nContact the creditor who gave the loan and inform him it's not your loan.  You may have to supply a copy of the police report, plus a signed and notorized affidavid stating that the debt is not yours.  Go to the link below to get it.\n\nDo this NOW!  ID thieves are like cockroaches.  When you start seeing a problem, it's usually a whole lot worse and you have to begin fighting it.  They may have lots of other loans out there.  You only know about them when the collectors start to come after you.\n\nGood luck, contact me if you need help.  I've been there, and have helped many others fix their problems.
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I would visit a local SS office and bring some good ID like a picture driver's license.\n\nA web site would be an easy way for potential fraud.
1072314
call the bank. tell them you had no record of anything, see if they can give you some info on it.
525225
i'd reccomend you take this question down ASAP.   have you ever heard of identity theft?
1050645
It's not a matter of not knowing, it's not being interested. I, personally, tracked down the person who stole my identity to obtain all kinds of consumer goods and even surgery using my information and nobody pursued it at all. Since then, I've met at least ten people whose identities have been stolen by illegal immigrants or people with ties to terrorists and they all had the same experience with the police not even caring to make a report or follow through. Our information is being stolen with a blind-eye approval from the government.
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Definitely call the credit bureaus & get rolling on this immediately!  I think they are Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.  Get a copy of your credit report from each to see if any credit has been opened in your name recently that you did not apply for.  Call all your credit card companies as well & make sure there has been no activity on your account that you don't know about.\n\nThere are books at the library which give lots of tips on identity theft, so I'd highly recommend checking into those.  \n\nI believe you are supposed to file ID theft claims with the Federal Trade Commission, so try checking out their website or calling them. \n\nIf you're feeling really adventurous, go to the Walmart that called (if you know which one) & see if they have contact info for the person who filled out the application!  Then report this information to the FTC investigators.\n\nHere is a brochure on ID theft published by the Postal Inspection Service:  http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub280.pdf
95145
You need to dispute it in WRITING. A phone call will not be of any legal help at all. Also, file a police report about recieving unsolicited material. You could be the victim of identity theft.
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If you are the victim of identity theft you need to follow several procedures.\n\nYou need to check your credit reports (yes, you can have one, even at 13)...and place an identity theft flag on your account so nobody else can use it.\n\nRead the link below, it goes into details of what you need to do.\n\nIt's very important you start right away to minimize the damage.\n\nDon't worry about the charges or your liability, any half-way intelligent creditor will see what's going on.
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Do NOT give your card # and exp. date to ANYONE but the credit card company!  Call the bank first thing in the morning, verify who you are and they should be able to clear this up.. if card is lost and stolen, report it immediately to keep from having any MORE charges on your account... that's how identity theft can ruin your credit.. good luck!
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Basically they can have your identity, especially financially. \nSome examples of what they can do : \n\n1. Take out a loan in your name (especially online) \n2.  Open a credit card in your name \n3.  Get a job in your name ( increasingly used by illegal immigrants)\n4.  Access your already existing accounts and records \n\nSo it's really important to be careful and not let anyone have your social security number.  A good precaution is not to keep your social security card in your purse.  This is because, if your purse is stolen not only do they have your SS number but also your ID and any other information they would need to commit identity theft. \nIf someone already has your social security number, act as quickly as possible.   Contact the government for help and also order a credit report to see if any accounts have been opened.   Free credits are available for US citizens 3 times per year.   This can be done online. \n\nIf someone ever does obtain your social security number, this is a great site for help: \nhttp://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html#What%20Can%20I%20Do%20About%20Identity%20Theft
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Why on earth do people carry a Social Security card around with them?  That's nuts.  \n\nYou can get a replacement Social Security card from your nearest Social Security office.  \n\nThere isn't anything you can do at this point, if someone finds your wallet they have your Social Security number but many people already have access to it from all the times you've given it out in the past.\n\nKeep an eye on your credit report for any attempts to open credit lines in your name, put a fraud alert on your credit report if you are particularly worried.
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That's a great question.  They did the same thing to me.  I even sent them multiple emails inquiring about the situation but never received a response.  I had the ID for several years and had never had a problem before.
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You will never know if it's stolen until you either start getting bills, or it shows up on your credit reports.\n\nThe link below is for the FTC site, and explains everything you need to know about Identity Theft, and what to do if you suspect it.\n\nToo much info to post here...;)
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check to see if they have a website.  if your trying to find out if someones there, you should call them and tell them who you are