ID Theft Face Off

• If the stolen information includes ID and other government information, creating a facsimile is not the only thing you need to do.
• Do not use your mother's maiden name or any part of your social security number are not safe passwords.
• Immediately contact someone if you notice your credit cards have been stolen.
• No longer receiving bills from your Creditor after being a victim of identity theft does not mean your identity has been restored.
• If your social security number is stolen, place and "initial fraud alert by contacting a nationwide consumer reporting company.
• Filing a Freedom of Information Act Request is not the best way to receive a free copy of your credit score.