- Check your credit report annually
- Review your bills and statements on a regular basis
- Guard your mail and trash from theft
- Use caution when giving out personal information
- Copy the contents of your wallet or purse
- Report lost or stolen checks or credit cards immediately
If you think you may be a victim of identity theft:
- Contact the fraud departments of the 3 major credit bureaus
Equifax – 1-800-525-6285
Experian: – 1-800-397-3742
TransUnion: – 1-800-680-7289 - Notify your financial institution
- Inform your credit issuers
- File a police report with your local law enforcement