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Immediate steps to take

There are several things you can do when you believe your identity has been stolen.

File a report with the police/sheriff in the jurisdiction in which you live and get a copy of the report for the credit reporting agencies, banks and credit card companies. You can file the report at the police station or sheriff's office.

Promptly cancel each credit, ATM, debit card with your issuing bank, then:

  • Contact your financial  institution regarding suspected fraudulent activity.
  • Consider placing a Security Freeze or Fraud Alert on/in your credit reports.
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