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Here's what you can do to spot identity theft: 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.

There are measures you can take to help prevent further unauthorized use of your SSN and other personal information. You can lock your SSN by calling the Social Security Administration or by creating an E-Verify account. Also, you can contact all three of the nationwide CRAs to place a freeze on your credit reports.

Calls verifying unfamiliar purchases A call, email, or text message attempting to verify an unfamiliar purchase is a classic warning sign of identity theft. If you get one of these messages from your credit card company or bank, take it seriously. Investigate and report any unauthorized purchase attempts.

If you know your Social Security information has been compromised, you can request to Block Electronic Access. This is done by calling our National 800 number (Toll Free 1-800-772-1213 or at our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778).

Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes. Order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).

Warning signs of identity theft Bills for items you did not buy. Debt collection calls for accounts you did not open. Information on your credit report for accounts you did not open. Denials of loan applications. Mail stops coming to, or is missing from, your mailbox.

You can access free copies of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus at AnnualCreditReport.com. It's important to check all three reports (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) as lenders sometimes only report to one or two of the credit reporting agencies.