here are some things you can do suggested by the American Institute of CPAs
do you know if there has been any use of that information?
for the time being
Credit Agencies
1) Report the identity theft to the fraud department of one of the following reporting agencies as soon as possible. They must notify the other two agencies.
- Equifax: equifax.com
- Experian: experian.com
- TransUnion: transunion.com
2) Request a copy of your credit report and request that only the last four digits of your Social Security number be placed on the report.
3) Close accounts that you think have been compromised or opened fraudulently.
4) Inform the credit bureaus and the credit issuers (in writing) of any fraudulent accounts and incorrect information.
5) Obtain replacement credit cards with new, secure account numbers and destroy any old cards.
6) Notify those who have received your credit report in the last six months to alert them to any disputed, fraudulent or incorrect information.
7) Confirm that an extended fraud alert (seven years) is placed on your credit report.
in reality, if they have enough info to commit fraud in your name its already been done because once you know you can file alerts and take other steps like some of those above.
