Video instructions and help with filling out and completing identity theft police report form

Instructions and Help about identity theft police report form

Hi I'm Gary Annette skin I'm a credit collection attorney with net skin and associates in this video I want to talk with you about one of the fastest growing crimes in America identity theft with all of our information residing in computers and these computers being accessed by the internet identity theft is really low-hanging fruit that is easily picked by lowlife thieves so what should you do when you discover that your identity has been stolen if you discover charges on your credit card that are not yours I suggest you take the following action immediately time is not on your side first contact each lender for which a fraudulent transaction has appeared and close the accounts if your wallet or purse was not stolen you probably only need to contact those lenders that are showing the bogus charges follow up with a letter confirming the identity theft the Federal Trade Commission has a good sample letter that you can use on their website we have a copy of that letter on our website for your convenience next file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov this is a critical step in defending yourself and your credit by filing the complaint the FTC will notify other governmental agencies of the fact that your identity has been stolen moreover under the Fair Credit Reporting Act you have many more rights as an ID theft and victim after you have prepared the FTC complaint and completed the affidavit for example you can permanently block certain information from being viewed by creditors next file a police report with your local police department you'll need this report when dealing with the credit reporting agencies they like to see copies of police reports before they will remove any item from your credit report that was caused by the identity thief go online with any of the major credit reporting agencies such as Experian Equifax and TransUnion and report the identity theft each of them will subsequently send you a letter asking for a police report documenting the theft and they may even ask you for a copy of your FTC complaint by this point you should have these documents in your possession finally place a fraud alert on your credit report by doing so the credit reporting agencies inform potential lenders that you've been a victim of ID theft this makes the lender look harder at any credit application in your name to be sure that you are the one that's attempting to open the credit account if we can be of service please feel free to click on one of the links on my website if you'd like to talk with me about your problem please feel free to give me a call otherwise send me an email be happy to respond to it thank you

FAQ

How are you protecting yourself from identity theft?
Identity theft is a very serious offense that can ruin your finances and credit scores. The effects of identity theft are so devastating that it is difficult to compensate for the loss.Here are some steps that help you prevent identity theft:Create strong passwords – Create strong passwords using random combinations of letters, numbers, symbols or special characters. Make sure you create different passwords for different accounts. If needed, you can change them also from time to time.Shred your sensitive documents – Never toss your sensitive information like your bank details or receipts in the trash. Always dispose it properly using a cross-cut shredder or shredding service.Always check and monitor your credit reports – Ensure that your check your credit reports occasionally. You can request one free credit report every four months and review it to scan for any incorrect information.Protect your Social Security number – Do not share your personal login credentials with any one at any cost. Never keep your social security numbers in purse or wallets.Be cautious when using social media – Be smart when updating your personal information like your birthdays, addresses or contact details. Make sure you strengthen your privacy settings. Also, be careful when accepting friend requests or connectionsKeep your phones safe – Make sure you secure your phone by keeping screen locks or put passwords, disable Bluetooth when not using it and be careful while downloading any free software version.Learn how to detect phishing frauds – Do not open any unsolicited email attachments, embedded links, SMS or answer any phone call asking to reveal your personal information.Review and monitor your financial statements – If you find any suspicious activity in your bank or credit card accounts, report it to your respective bank immediately.Secure your mails – Swipe off unknown mails to prevent identity theft. Using a locked mailbox or P.O. Box is a good idea
What's the best way to report identity theft?
Sorry this has happened to you.   You have done very well is assessing the situation and making yourself more resistant to this in future.   OK, here is the bad news - the police are not going to do a thing. They are overwhelmed with ID theft cases and just pass on them. You may share the information with the state police but I am sure they also will do nothing.  My suggestion is to take care of yourself and check your homeowners insurance to see if you have coverage to deal with identity theft.There are ways to post the number and let the world know they are a scammer, but now you might tick off someone who has all day to mess with you and make your lifer miserable.  It is best to move on.
Can I report identity theft without filing a police report?
Contact your local police department AND the department where your father committed the identity theft crimes and ask them how to proceed. They have seen (unfortunately) many cases like this and they will be able to guide you on how to proceed from there. While the statute of imitations may have passed, your father may still be using your ID for fraud in other manners and you need to determine how bad the damage is.If it truly has been ten years, then the credit agencies are required BY LAW to remove any false information from their reports. Write each one of them a letter, make certain that you send it certified with a return receipt and make certain that you keep a copy. This may have to be done several times to make certain that they heed you.If they ignore you after a month or so, contact the Federal trade Commission and ask them how to proceed. Explain your situation and have them intercede on your behalf. This could several months to several years but you need to keep at it until you have this situation resolved. Document ALL of the conversations that you have with them and retain all of the mail that you receive from them.Finally, contact the Social Security Administration and explain your situation. If you can get police reports and information from the Federal Trade Commission, it may be possible for you to obtain a new Social Security number. If this occurs, DO NOT let anyone have access to it who doesn’t have a need for it.
Do I have to file a police report to claim identity theft?
Question: Do I have to file a police report to claim identity theft?Yes, you do.If you do not file a police report, the creditors affected will assume that you created the charges and that you are trying to avoid paying for them. They are on solid ground if they demonstrate that you did not file a police report to alert the authorities of the theft or misuse of your identity.Additionally, if the identity theft extends beyond the criminal(s) using your identity to obtain credit cards or lines of credit, and actually results in thefts from your bank accounts, retirement funds or even results in the unlawful sale of your home or some property, then without a police report, it will again be assumed that YOU, the victim, are the person who initiated these fund thefts/transfers and that no crime has been committed.Finally, the identity theft can occur again at any time. The thieves still have your information, they an assume that you’ll work to repair your credit and they can wait until they are out of prison to again start stealing from you or from others pretending to BE you. If there’s no record that this ever happened before (e.g. prior police reports) then there’s no reason to believe that it won’t happen again.You need to file a police report as soon as you believe that your identity has been stolen. Despite what is written in another answer to this question, YOU, the consumer are responsible for the debts unless you take the steps to prove that you are not. Ignoring the problem or trying to have the creditors “fix” the problem will result in your finances and personal life remaining in turmoil.
When walking into a police station to file an identity theft report, do the police run my name for warrants?
At least where I'm from (Ontario, Canada) it's common to run virtually everyone coming in contact with police for warrants, since they're already collecting identifying information on you.This will likely vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, as different rules may apply to use of that information collected.
How do I report identity theft to the IRS?
I would go to their official page and once you're at their official website, I would use their search engine on their homepage. There i would put in your question and it should bring you up to the spot where you can write a complaint on their website.also if you were victimized online you can contact the FBI at the following addresshttps://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
How can one claim or report Facebook identity theft?
Happened to me. Someone set up a fake profile using my pictures, interests, comments. At the bottom of the left sidebar is a link 'Report/Block this person',Click that, and you get a form that looks like this,Fill in the form and check 'This profile is pretending to be someone or is fake'.Click continue and you can add more details. I did this and Facebook took the fake me down very quickly (a couple of hours).It's quite unnerving to find someone pretending to be you, but thankfully there are effective systems in place for dealing with it.
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