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Identity Theft Letter Template

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Description Identity Theft Dispute Letter

Sample letter template for identity theft victims to notify creditors about fraudulent use of their personal information by an imposter. It includes sections for providing personal identifying information, details of the identity theft incident, and a request for the transfer of debt to the identity thief's name.
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A 609 letter is a method of requesting the removal of negative information (even if it's accurate) from your credit report, thanks to the legal specifications of section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Option 1: Online. You can upload the documentation verifying your identity online along with your request to have the alert removed. Option 2: Mail. You can mail your request to Experian along with copies of documentation verifying your identity.

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.

The Identity Theft Affidavit you filed with the FTC; Government-issued photographic ID (such as a state ID card or driver's license); Proof of your home address (like a utility bill or rent agreement); Proof of the theft (bills from creditors or notices from the IRS); and.

Track what bills you owe and when they're due. If you stop getting a bill, that could be a sign that someone changed your billing address. Review your bills. Check your bank account statement. Get and review your credit reports.

Equifax. Equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services. 800-685-1111. Experian. Experian.com/help. 888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) TransUnion. TransUnion.com/credit-help. 888-909-8872.

Send this letter to each of the 3 Credit Bureaus: Dispute Letter to a Credit Bureau. If someone opened a new account in your name, send this letter to the company: If someone misused one of your existing accounts, send this letter to the company:

Step 1: Call the companies where you know fraud occurred. Call the fraud department. Step 2: Place a fraud alert and get your credit reports. Place a free, one-year fraud alert by contacting one of the three credit bureaus. Step 3: Report identity theft to the FTC.

The act of disputing items on your credit report does not hurt your score. However, the outcome of the dispute could cause your score to adjust. If the negative item is verified to be correct, for example, your score might take a dip.

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