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The FTC provides an ID Theft Affidavit to help victims of identity theft quickly and accurately dispute new unauthorized accounts. It is especially helpful in cases where consumers are unable to file or obtain a police report. Some creditors will accept this affidavit instead of a police report.

IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government's one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process. Visit ftc.gov/idtheft for prevention tips and free resources to share in your community.

This affidavit has two parts: Part One ? the ID Theft Affidavit ? is where you report general informa- tion about yourself and the theft. Part Two ? the Fraudulent Account Statement ? is where you describe the fraudulent account(s) opened in your name.

Provide your full name including middle initial (and generation such as Jr., Sr., II, III), Social Security number, date of birth, and proof of residence (such as utility bill or bank statement). Equifax: Write or call in your request each month. Mail to Equifax Fraud Department, P.O. Box 740250, Atlanta, GA 30374.

Finally, since an affidavit is an official statement, you'll need to declare whether you authorized anyone to use your information, whether you benefited in any way from the fraud, and whether you are willing to work with law enforcement if charges are brought against anyone found to have stolen your identity.

To report identity theft, contact: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at IdentityTheft.gov or call 1-877-438-4338. The three major credit reporting agencies. ... The fraud department at your credit card issuers, bank, and other places where you have accounts.