Steps to Take if Your Identity is Stolen
"Stop. Sit down and thing about what was stolen and what private information it might contain. Try to write down anything taken." Denise Richardson, author of Give me Back my Credit.
Call the police, file a report. Get a copy of the report number.
Alert your bank and credit card issuers. Notify credit reporting agencies.
www.experian.com, www.transunion.com, www.equifax.com.
Have your locks changed, if your keys were in your purse.
Call your health insurance provider if your health insurance ID and prescription card were stolen.
Cancel membership cards.
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