There are customer services numbers on the back of cards and also on the billing statements. In some instances the billing statement will also have a separate number for ID theft claims. If that information is not available get Citibank 800# from the local phone directory. Ask for the fraud division, after giving the necessary information follow it up with a certified letter. There is a multitude of steps that have to be taken if ID fraud has actually been committed, which includes contacting CRA's, all other credit issuers, the FTC, filing a police report and so on, and so on almost to infinity. In other words, "It's a really big hassle!"
Identity theft and identity fraud are crimes. To get into touch with companies specializing in identity theft solutions and prevention one could first ask for information from the United States Department of Justice. They have addresses and telephone nubers of government and non-government organisations and companies.
You report it to the police. Then with reference to the police report, contact whatever companies there is which have been targeted by the one who stole your identity.
If, in fact, a person has commited identity theft, the result is the same for an ex-spouse or a stranger...possible arrest, prosecution and prison for a felony crime.
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance offers identity theft protection. Contact them at 27 Kamman Circle, New Bremen, OH‎ - (419) 629-3404‎
I am sure you still would have to contact the police. Everyone has an identity and which begs the question how could some one go threw everyday life with out one.
Identity theft began to be addressed through laws in the 1990s. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was enacted in the United States in 1998, making it a federal crime to knowingly transfer or use another person's identity with intent to commit unlawful activity.
Identity theft can affect your credit without your knowledge!
The first thing you need to do is to contact the credit card company. After that, notify the authorities. Good luck!
corporate identity theft is becoming more and more common. The identity theft is no longer only restricted to individuals only. Due the this , FACT act 2003 is also amended to check and prevent corporate identity theft
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Identity Theft Attorneys do not have a specific average cost but fees may range from $100 upwards per hour. Typically it is believed that every person who is the victim of identity theft spends somewhere in the region of $350 on an Identity Theft Attorney.