Kentucky Sample Letter to Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency to Help Prevent Identity Theft

• Category: Criminal - Identity Theft
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-00724-LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This Sample Letter to Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency to Help Prevent Identity Theft is used by a person to request a credit report, as well as request that the credit reporting company take other precautions to help prevent identity theft. Such precautions include adding a consumer alert to the individual's credit file, removing the individual's name from any mail marketing lists or promotions to any entity, not changing the individual's mailing address or telephone number without written verification from the individual and not issuing a credit report in the individual's name to anyone other than the individual without the individual's consent. Sample Letter to Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency to Help Prevent Identity Theft — Kentucky Version Subject: Request for Credit Report Freeze to Prevent Identity Theft [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Date] [Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency Name], I am writing to request a credit report freeze for my personal identification information to safeguard against identity theft. I understand that identity theft is a growing concern and as a resident of Kentucky, I would like to take proactive measures to protect my financial well-being. I kindly request that you place a voluntary security freeze on my credit file with your bureau. By implementing this freeze, it will prevent any new lines of credit or accounts from being opened without my explicit authorization. This security measure should effectively block any unauthorized access to my credit report, providing an additional layer of security against potential identity theft. To assist you in processing this request, I have provided the following information: 1. Full Name: [Your Full Name] 2. Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth] 3. Social Security Number: [Your SSN] 4. Current Address: [Your Current Address] 5. Previous Address (if applicable): [Previous Address] 6. Telephone Number: [Your Telephone Number] Please find attached copies of the following documents to validate my identity: 1. Copy of my valid government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, passport) 2. Proof of my current address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement) I kindly request that you process this request promptly and provide written confirmation once the credit report freeze has been implemented. Additionally, please inform me of the steps required to remove the freeze in the future should I need to access my credit report for a legitimate purpose. In line with Kentucky state law, please note that the freeze should be implemented within three business days of receiving this letter. Moreover, the freeze must be lifted or temporarily thawed within three business days upon my request. In case of any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and for taking steps to help prevent identity theft. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]

Sample Letter to Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency to Help Prevent Identity Theft — Kentucky Version Subject: Request for Credit Report Freeze to Prevent Identity Theft [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Date] [Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Credit Reporting Bureau or Agency Name], I am writing to request a credit report freeze for my personal identification information to safeguard against identity theft. I understand that identity theft is a growing concern and as a resident of Kentucky, I would like to take proactive measures to protect my financial well-being. I kindly request that you place a voluntary security freeze on my credit file with your bureau. By implementing this freeze, it will prevent any new lines of credit or accounts from being opened without my explicit authorization. This security measure should effectively block any unauthorized access to my credit report, providing an additional layer of security against potential identity theft. To assist you in processing this request, I have provided the following information: 1. Full Name: [Your Full Name] 2. Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth] 3. Social Security Number: [Your SSN] 4. Current Address: [Your Current Address] 5. Previous Address (if applicable): [Previous Address] 6. Telephone Number: [Your Telephone Number] Please find attached copies of the following documents to validate my identity: 1. Copy of my valid government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, passport) 2. Proof of my current address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement) I kindly request that you process this request promptly and provide written confirmation once the credit report freeze has been implemented. Additionally, please inform me of the steps required to remove the freeze in the future should I need to access my credit report for a legitimate purpose. In line with Kentucky state law, please note that the freeze should be implemented within three business days of receiving this letter. Moreover, the freeze must be lifted or temporarily thawed within three business days upon my request. In case of any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and for taking steps to help prevent identity theft. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]