is there an organization that helps solve identity theft?
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There is no central place you can go to to "solve" identity theft.  \n\nThe problem is that there is so much identity theft going on the police is overwelmed.  Even trying to get the police to take a report can be difficult.  They will tell you that they can take the report and not do anything, but that's ok.  You need a report filed.\n\nThe people who gave the credit will end up getting the shaft, not you.  But that's fine, because they generally do a terrible job identifying the people they are giving credit to.  I have no sympothy for them at all.\n\nSend a letter to the collection agency telling to them to quit bothering you.  Use the sample letters in the link below to help you word it.\n\nSend them a copy of the police report, tell them the debt was not yours, and tell them to "validate" the debt.  They must send you copies of contracts, bills, receipts, and anything they have on record to prove you owe them, or else they must stop bothering you.\n\nContact the credit agencies and inform them of the ID theft.  Have them remove the report from your records.  Also have them put a flag on your account to show your ID has been stolen, and anyone attempting to get credit in your name must first contact you personally before granting it.\n\nGood luck
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there is great ID theft info on www.entrustsystems.com/wow
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I D Theft is one of the worst cases to deal with, You just can't find enough answers to resolve the issue. As a Police Officer I would tell you to continue to check with the three credit bureaus to make sure something doesn't show up that you were not aware of. If you find something,contact that business or bank to let them know that you did not transact this. You will have to file a report with the proper agency to start an investigation. Every Department has someone working ID theft, it may cause you some inconvenience now, but not as much as it will down the road.
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Go to the branch of the bank in person, make sure you have proper i.d.  and can tell them when the account was opened , etc. With identity theft on the rise , the bank will safeguard the information for the account holder.
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Medical report, police report and the verification by a authority would help as ID is available and the finger prints and picture would resolve it.Takes a little time
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TIPS TO AVOID IDENTITY THEFT\n\n·        Do not give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet unless you’ve initiated the contact or are sure you know who you’re dealing with.\n\n·        Be skeptical of e-mail requests for personal information, especially when they come from companies that should already have the information.  Identity thieves may pose as representatives of banks, Internet service providers (ISPs) and even government agencies to get you to reveal your SSN, mother’s maiden name, account numbers and other identifying information.\n\n·        Do not click on links in suspicious e-mails; instead, you should contact the company directly by phone or through a Web site or e-mail address known to be authentic.\n\n·        Make sure an Internet connection is secure -- with an icon of a lock visible on the Web browser -- before submitting personal information.\n\nTo reduce or minimize the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud, just remember the word "SCAM": \n\nS       Be stingy about giving out your personal information to others unless you have a reason to trust them\n\nC      Check your financial information regularly, and look for what should be there and what shouldn't\n\nA      Ask periodically for a copy of your credit report\n\nM       Maintain careful records of your banking and financial accounts
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Call the credit agency (equifax, experian, transunion) and tell them whats going on and have them put an alert on your ssn for identity theft and fraud. \n\nEquifax - 18006851111\nExperian - 18883973742\nTransunion - 18008884213
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damnnn..\nhaven't you heard a term called "Identity theft"\ndude, SSN are private!\nplease remove your question..\nbe4 somebody report you..
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Try Googling "anonymizer" this has been available for a long time.
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What authority in the world would accept a photo copy as proof of identity. DUuuuuhhhhh
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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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First contact the Federal Trade Commission to report the identity theft.  They will advise you what to do, but basically you will need to contact all three credit bureaus and have them place identity theft alerts on your files.  Contact your local police department and report the incidence of identity theft--they will make a report.  You should get a copy of the police report or at least a case number.  Request free copies of your credit file and report any discrepancies in writing to each credit bureau.  Keep a watch on your credit report, social security files, and bank records.  You should check your credit files at least yearly, and report any suspicious activity immediately to the appropriate agency.
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best thing is go to the respective office. it can easy be retrieve using your real name. Employees there can help you.
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Your fiance is not the only one who has lost their wallet or had it stolen.  Call the Office of Motor Vehicle and call the Social Security Administration---you may have to bring in more documentation that you realize.  If you have a copy of your social security number or your driver's license, that will help.  Bring in an old pay stub with the social security number.  Check with his work (Human Resources office or Personnel).  They usually make copies of licenses and social security cards for new hires.  Hope this helps.----don't forget to contact the credit card companies too!!!!
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Consumer Fraud Awareness\nhttp://www.westernunion.com/info/faqSecurity.asp
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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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No it won't.  Now if we can get them to pay the fine of $250,000.00 that we as citizens would be charged for stealing an identity with a stolen Social Security number, that might begin to pay us back.