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Things You Should Do If You Suspect
You
Are A Target
- File a report with the police immediately. Ask for a copy so that you can provide the evidence to the various companies you have to contact.
- Contact all creditors with whom you deal with and review your financial information.
- Cancel your credit cards and get new ones issued. Obtain details from the creditors about accounts tampered with or fraudulently opened in your name.
- Contact the Credit Bureau. If you live in Canada, contact Equifax Canada Inc or the Trans Union's Fraud Victim Assistance Department and ensure your file is marked to reflect the identity theft. If you live in the Unites States, please contact the US Trans Union's Fraud Victim Assistance Department.
- Close your bank accounts, open new ones and change your Client Card Personal Identification Number (PIN).
- Advise your cable company and all utility and telephone companies that someone may be using your name and could try to fraudulently open new accounts.
- If you live in Canada, advise the Ministry of Transportation (Driver's Licence, Vehicle Licence), Human Resources Development Canada (Social Insurance Number) and the Passport Office of the situation.
- If you live in the United States, you should call 1-877-IDTHEFT (434-4388).
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