Things to do to minimize any damage if your identity is stolen.
- Freeze credit bureaus.
- Equifax
- Experian
- TransUnion
- Innovis
- Lexis Nexis (https://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com/freeze)
- Chex Systems (for bank account opening)
- Early Warning System
- Clarity Services
- NCTUE (for utilities)
- SSA
- mySSA account to secure SSN with SSA (needs ID.me or Login.gov ID)
- Account with local state unemployment office
- Report stolen SSN to IRS and get PIN (needs ID.me)
- File a report with identitytheft.gov
- File a report with local police department
Here is a thread on reddit summarizing all the actions that need to be taken.
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