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Printer FriendlyUse the numbers on this page to contact the different private and public agencies about fraud. Especially important are the credit bureaus. Asking them to put a “fraud alert” on your credit file should slow down anyone trying to open more credit in your name.
Credit Bureau Fraud Departments
Equifax |
Experian |
TransUnion |
| Consumer Fraud Division Phone: 800-525-6285 or: 404-885-8000 Fax: 770-375-2821 P.O. Box 740241 |
Experian’s National Consumer Assistance Phone: 888-397-3742 P.O. Box 2104 |
Fraud Victim Assistance Department Phone: 800-680-7289 Fax: 714-447-6034 P.O. Box 6790 |
Government Agencies
Federal Trade Commission
Phone: 877-438-4338
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
postalinspectors.uspis.gov/
Social Security Administration
Phone: 800-772-1213
Checks
To report the fraudulent use of your checks:
Check Rite
Phone: 800-766-2748
Chex
Systems
Phone: 800-328-5121
CrossCheck
Phone: 800 552-1900
Equifax-Telecredit
Phone: 800-437-5120
NPC
Phone: 800-526-5380
SCAN
Phone: 800-262-7771
Tele-Check
Phone: 800 366-2425
