Monday, May 27, 2024

Dealing with ID theft

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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