1) Identity Theft Protection Guide;
2) Letter to Credit Card Issuer Regarding Replacement Card;
3) Letter to Creditor or Service Provider Regarding Receipt of Bills;
4) Letter to Remove Name from Mail Marketing Lists;
5) Letter to Credit Reporting Bureaus or Agencies to Prevent Identity Theft;
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Password-Protect Your Devices. Use a Password Manager. Watch Out for Phishing Attempts. Never Give Out Personal Information Over the Phone. Regularly Check Your Credit Reports. Protect Your Personal Documents. Limit Your Exposure.
Federal identity theft charges usually carry a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, but ID theft cases often include additional charges that can add to prison time.
Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report. Freeze Your Credit Report. Order Your Free Credit Reports. Buy Your Credit Reports. Monitor Your Accounts Online. Enroll in Credit Monitoring. Keep Your Social Security Number Safe. Pick Up Your Check Order.
You may be able to have your identity theft charges dropped if: You didn't obtain use a person's information unlawfully If you did not obtain or use someone else's personal information unlawfully, you are not guilty of identity theft.
Aggravated identity theft is punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment for two years or by imprisonment for five years if it relates to a terrorism offense. At least thus far, the government has rarely prosecuted the five-year terrorism form of the offense.
Check your credit card statements and bank account. If you notice any suspicious activity, alert your bank or credit union right away. Run a credit report. U.S. citizens are entitled to a free one every 12 months. Monitor your finances closely.
Skimmer devices. Thieves can copy your credit card information using a hand held device called a skimmer. Dumpster diving. Printed documents that state private information should be shredded before being thrown away. Mail theft. Internet. Phishing. Pretext Calling. Shoulder Surfing. Card Verification Value Code Requests.
Identity thieves can also obtain your personal information by stealing your wallet or purse. When this occurs, we recommend that you immediately contact credit card companies, bank, and credit bureaus to let them know of your situation.
If prosecuted as a misdemeanor, the maximum punishment for identity theft in California is a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. As a felony, the penalty can be as high as three years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
