Identity Theft

Security

Records: Keep records of all correspondence
Issuer: Contact the issuer in question
Credit Bureau: Alert the fraud departments of each of the major credit bureaus. Request a copy of your credit report and ask that your credit file is marked with a "fraud alert." This "fraud alert" will raise the level of scrutiny lenders take when issuing credit in your name.

Equifax 1-800-525-6285 Experian 1-888-397-3742 TransUnion 1-800-680-7289

Police: Contact your local police department. Notify law enforcement of where ID theft occurred and obtain copies of the police report.
Financial Institutions: Call First Community Bank of America at (727)546-9001 for assistance. We will be able to monitor your account(s) for fraudulent activity. If necessary, we can assist you with replacing your First Community Bank of America Cards (ATM/Check, Credit); placing stop payments on checks that may have been stolen; and ensuring unauthorized accounts are closed. In addition to contacting First Community Bank of America, contact any of your other banks and credit issuers.
Check Verification Companies: If an ID thief has opened up bank accounts in your name, contact the following check verification companies:

Chex Systems 1-800-428-9623

Cross Check 1-800-552-1900

Equifax 1-800-437-5120

National Processing Co. (NPC) 1-800-526-5380

CheckRite 1-800-766-2748

SCAN 1-800-262-7771

Telecheck 1-800-710-9898

FTC: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission by calling the Identity Theft Hotline, toll free at 1-877- ID THEFT (438-4338)
Post Office: If you believe that mail has been stolen from your mailbox, or that someone has mail in your name going to a different address, contact US Postal Inspection Service Office at 1-800-275-8777, or via email at www.usps.gov/websites/depart/inspect
Social Security Administration: If your Social Security number has been stolen, contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to report the theft. Please note that the Social Security takes no special action because it has been stolen.
Department of Motor Vehicles: If you suspect an ID thief used your name or SSN to get a driver's license or on-Drivers ID card, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/dlnew.html.
If you are a victim of Internet Fraud, file a complaint at www.ic3.gov