Rhode Island Letter to Other Entities Notifying Them of Identity Theft

• Category: Criminal - Identity Theft
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-00708-LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This Letter to Other Entities Notifying Them of Identity Theft is used by an identity theft victim to notify various entities of identity theft, including a school or loan program for fraudulent student loans; a phone service provider for fraudulent use of telephone, cell phone and/or long distance accounts; the U.S. Department of State, Passport Services for fraudulent use of passports; and the Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Clearinghouse for inclusion in the database of identity theft, which includes information that is shared with law enforcement agencies for investigation. This form can also be modified for use in notifying other entities not listed of identity theft.

Rhode Island Identity Theft Notification Letter: Subject: Notification of Identity Theft — Urgent Action Required [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Your Email Address] [Your Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Title] [Company/Organization Name] [Company/Organization Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to inform you that I have recently become a victim of identity theft, and I am notifying you as one of the entities impacted by this unfortunate incident. I kindly request your immediate attention and assistance in addressing this matter. Furthermore, I received information indicating that an unauthorized individual or group has unlawfully obtained my personal information, including but not limited to my: 1. Full Name: [Your Full Name] 2. Social Security Number: [Your SSN] 3. Date of Birth: [Your DOB] 4. Address: [Your Current Address] 5. Contact Information: [Your Phone Number and Email Address] The purpose of this letter is to help you understand the severity and potential consequences of the identity theft that has occurred. It is crucial that you take immediate action to protect both your organization and myself from any further harm or misuse of the stolen information. I kindly request that you: 1. Conduct an internal investigation to identify any suspicious activity related to my personal information. 2. Implement necessary security measures to prevent unauthorized access and protect my personal data from any further breaches. 3. Notify appropriate departments within your organization about this incident to ensure everyone is aware of the potential threat. 4. Cooperate with law enforcement agencies, credit reporting bureaus, and other relevant entities to assist in their investigation and mitigation efforts. 5. Provide me with a written confirmation of the actions taken on your end, along with any additional steps I may need to follow concerning the protection of my personal information. Please note that I have already taken the following steps to mitigate the damages caused by this identity theft: 1. Filed a report with my local law enforcement agency, including a copy of this letter for their reference. 2. Contacted the major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to place a fraud alert on my credit file. 3. Requested a detailed credit report from each of the credit reporting agencies for further review. 4. Notified my financial institutions about the incident to monitor any fraudulent activities on my accounts. 5. Signed up for credit monitoring services to receive alerts in case of any suspicious activity. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your cooperation in resolving it effectively. I request that you keep all information regarding this incident confidential and secure. If you require any additional information or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. I understand that this incident may require some time and effort to rectify, and I am willing to cooperate fully to ensure a swift resolution. Thank you for your prompt attention, understanding, and support in this matter. Sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Signature] Enclosure: — Copy of policreportor— - Any relevant supporting documentation