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WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW

Information is great. But taking small steps now can lead to big changes. You can print off this checklist to keep track of you
  • Today
  • Contact your bank or credit union and your credit card companies.
  • Keep track of phone calls, including the date you called, the name of the person you spoke with, and the steps or solutions provided during the call.
  • Keep a copy of your Identity Theft Report.
  • Next Week
  • Follow up any phone conversations with letters if you have not already done so.
  • Establish a fraud alert on your credit file and explore the costs and benefits of a credit or security freeze.
  • During the Next Few Months
  • Stay vigilant. Regularly check all of your statements. Consider reviewing your credit reports again.
  • Be sure to open the mail to ensure you aren’t getting bills, invoices, or collection notices that don’t belong to you.