Victims Of Identity Theft | Financial Aid Office | SIU

Steps to Take When Your Identity Has Been Stolen

• Check your credit reports
• Fill out an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commision (FTC)
• File a report with your local police department
• Talk to your banks and creditors
• Ask for a fraud alert
• Talk to your credit card company
• Talk to your utility and phone company
• Check to see if your social security number has been used
• Write down everything:
  • People you talk to
  • Requests
  • Phone numbers
  • Addresses
  • Copies of any documents filed