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Common Ways ID Theft Happens:
Skilled identity thieves use a variety of methods to steal your personal information, including:

1. Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with your personal informaton on it.

2. Skimming. They steal credit/debt card numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card.

3. Phishing. They pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information.

4. Changing Your Address. They divert your billing statements to another location by completeting a "change of address" form.

5. "Old-fashioned" Stealing. They steal wallets and purses; mail, including bank and credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new checks or tax information.  They steal personnel records from their employers, or bride employees who have access.

Fighting Back Against Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission

 

1. Documents You Will Need:

You will need four sources of information to prove that you are you and not the imposter. You will need to provide copies of these documents to creditors, banks and other agencies to resolve your Identity Theft situation.  Please see A-C for examples of those documents.  

  1. At least one photo ID (not expired) with full name and date of birth

black01_next.gifDrivers License

black01_next.gifUS Military ID

black01_next.gifPassport

black01_next.gifUS Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)

black01_next.gifResident Alien Card ( I-551)

black01_next.gifEmployment Authorization Card (I-688A or I-688B or I-766)

 

  1. Two other identifying documents from this list: (These must be original or certified copies)

black01_next.gifBirth Certificate or Birth Record

black01_next.gifUS Citizenship Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization (N-560, N-561, N-645, N-550, N-55G, N-570, or N578)

black01_next.gifSocial Security Card

black01_next.gifMariage License

black01_next.gifDivorce Decree

black01_next.gifIncome Tax Return for previous year

black01_next.gifCertified Copy of a Court Document

black01_next.gifForm DD-214

black01_next.gifVoter Registration card

black01_next.gifVehicle Title

black01_next.gifInsurance Policy (valid for at least the last two years)

black01_next.gifSchool Records

 

  1. Proof of residence

black01_next.gifAn original utiltity bill containing your name and address (electric, gas, water, cable) or a copy of your rental agreement indicating utilties are paid with rent

 

 

2. Identity Theft Affidavit:

This form must be completed and submitted to all creditors, banks and other agencies as part of the remediation process.

You may complete it and bring it with when you meet with your counselor.  Print out Affidavit now.

  

 

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