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How to Report ID Theft
If you are a victim of Identity theft, it is important that you report it right away.
File a report with your local police department in which you live. In the event your locality does not have a dedicated police department, you will have to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently and file a report with your bank's fraud department
Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently and file a report with your credit card's fraud department
Equifax
www.equifax.com
Phone: 1-800-525-6285
Experian
www.experian.com
Phone: 1-888-397-3742
TransUnion
www.transunion.com
Phone: 1-800-680-7289
The FTC collects complaints from identity theft victims and shares them nationwide. They will provide you helpful information on how to prevent future identity theft.
https://www.identitytheft.gov/
Phone: 1-877-438-4338
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has a Bureau of Fraud Detection and Analysis. It helps taxpayers who may be identity theft victims.
If you find a fraudulent PA tax return or Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim filed using your identity, report it to the Bureau of Fraud Detection and Analysis.
Email: RA-RVPADORFRAUD@pa.gov
Phone: 717-772-9297
File an Identity Theft Affidavit (Form 14039) with the Internal Revenue Service.
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