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it depends on several factors: Was the account in question an account you already have, or was it a new account that was created by the identity thief? If it was just a current account, then you should be able to access the account. But if it was a new account, then you may possibly have a problem. It depends on what methods the creditor uses for verifying your identity before releasing information. In many cases, the thief may use a victim's name and social security number, but may use a different address so the victim never sees the bills. In any case, a little aggressive action on your part will usually solve the problem. Ask to speak with a supervisor if the customer service rep will not provide information on the account, and explain your situation. The creditors don't want to lose money any more than you do, so they will usually be cooperative. Victims typically suffer the most financial losses on new accounts opened, versus on accounts that are already established. The experts think this is because consumers can easily monitor current accounts and notice changes, whereas they may not even realize they have an account open if it's a new account created by an ID thief. Here's an interesting report about Identity Theft statistics: www.creditscorehero.com/articles/identity-theft-report.aspx This site also has quite a bit of helpful information about identity theft www.creditscorehero.com good luck!

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