Helpful links

If you've been the victim of fraud or a scam, the following links and informtion may be helpful in helping you:

Monitoring/Freezing Credit

Keeping an eye on your credit file after fraud is important.

https://www.experian.com/

https://www.transunion.com/

https://www.equifax.com/

Checking Account Monitoring/Freezing

For checking accounting monitoring/freezing (for when checking accts are opened in your name):

 https://www.chexsystems.com/

https://www.earlywarning.com/consumer-information

Consumer Protection Financial Bureau

Financial security and consumer awareness information

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Consumer Reporting Agencies

List of consumer reporting agencies 

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/consumer-reporting-companies/companies-list/

Federal Trade Commission

Identify theft reporting and tips on what to look out for if you suspect your identity was stolen. Can help you recover from identity theft.

https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/

This site provides detailed advice to help you fix problems caused by identity theft, along with the ability to:

• get a personal recovery plan that walks you through each step
• update your plan and track your progress
• print pre-filled letters & forms to send to credit bureaus, businesses, and debt collectors

Go to IdentityTheft.gov and click “Get Started.”

Social Security Administration

Learn about current scams happening and how to report a scam related to Social Security.

https://www.ssa.gov/scam/

US Department of Justice

Identity Theft Helpline: 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338)  TTY: 1-866-653-4261

Guide to Government Information & Services

Report scams to the US Government. Helpful for disaster and emergency scams. You can also get information on known scams here.

https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds