[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Creditors Name] [Creditors Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: South Dakota Letter to Creditors Notifying Them of Identity Theft Dear [Creditors Name], I am writing to inform you about an unfortunate event that has recently transpired involving my personal information. It has come to my attention that I have become a victim of identity theft, leading to unauthorized accounts being opened under my name. I reside in South Dakota, and as per state law, I am required to report this incident to the appropriate authorities and notify all relevant creditors affected by the fraudulent activity. I have already filed a police report with the local authorities and have obtained a copy for your records. The incident has been assigned the following case number: [Police Report Case Number]. Upon reviewing my credit reports, I have identified accounts that were opened without my knowledge or consent. These unauthorized accounts include: 1. [Creditor Name] — Account Number: [Account Number] Description: [Provide a brief description of the account and any pertinent details] 2. [Creditor Name] — Account Number: [Account Number] Description: [Provide a brief description of the account and any pertinent details] 3. [Creditor Name] — Account Number: [Account Number] Description: [Provide a brief description of the account and any pertinent details] I kindly request that you take immediate action to halt any further transactions or charges associated with these fraudulent accounts. Additionally, I urge you to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter to identify the individual(s) responsible for the identity theft. Enclosed with this letter are the following documents as evidence of my identity theft claim: 1. A copy of the police report filed on [Date]. Please note that I have already contacted the major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian, anTransUnionio— - to place a fraud alert on my credit file. I have also requested and obtained a copy of my credit reports from all three agencies, which will help in identifying any further unauthorized activity. I assure you that I am cooperating fully with law enforcement agencies and financial institutions to bring this matter to a swift resolution. Furthermore, I kindly request your support and collaboration in rectifying this situation promptly. As time is of the essence, I kindly request that you acknowledge receipt of this letter within [number of days] days and provide me with a detailed plan of action to address the identity theft issue. Additionally, please provide me with the necessary documentation and procedures to complete any necessary investigation processes with your institution. I appreciate your understanding and assistance in this matter and trust that you will handle this situation with the utmost urgency and professionalism. Please feel free to contact me at the provided contact information if you require any further information or documentation to pursue this matter effectively. Thank you for your immediate attention to this letter. Sincerely, [Your Name]