What do you do if you are a victim of identity theft?
If you’re a victim of identity theft, follow these steps to protect yourself.
- File a claim with your identity theft insurance, if applicable.
- Notify companies of your stolen identity.
- File a report with the Federal Trade Commission.
- Contact your local police department.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit reports.
Can someone’s identity be taken away?
“The short answer is no,” says Eva Casey Velasquez, president/CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. “However, your name and address could be used as a gateway to steal your identity.”
How do I unfreeze my Social Security number?
If you no longer wish to have a security freeze on your credit file, you can request permanent removal online at Experian’s Freeze Center. You may also request removal by phone or by mail.
How can I unlock my SSN?
Unlocking Your SSN If you lock your SSN, then later need to buy a new car or apply for employment with a company that requires a background check, you can unlock your number at any time. Afterwards, you can lock it again after you’ve taken care of business. Just log into your myE-Verify account and follow the prompts.
How do you unlock a credit freeze?
How to Unfreeze Your Credit. When you enter the PIN at Experian’s Security Freeze Center, you can lift a credit freeze online immediately. You also can call 888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) and provide the PIN to lift the freeze from your credit report. If you lost your PIN, Experian will need to reissue one.
How do I unfreeze my Equifax without a PIN?
Equifax provides three ways for you to lift your credit freeze without a PIN:
- Online through myEquifax. Simply log into your myEquifax account with your username and password to lift your credit freeze.
- Over the phone.
- By mail.
How do I unfreeze my Experian account without a PIN?
If you haven’t lost your PIN you can also remove your security credit freeze by calling Experian at 1-888-397-3742 (888-EXPERIAN), or make your request via post mail.