Identity Theft

Identity Theft Information

Signs that you might be the victim of Identity Theft:

  • Unauthorized new accounts or withdrawals from your bank accounts
  • Suspicious information on your credit report
  • Notice that you have missing mail
  • IRS informs you that there is more than one tax return filed in your name
  • You have been informed that your personal information was compromised.

For a comprehensive list of other signs that you may have been a victim of identity theft, visit consumer.ftc.gov

Steps to take if your financial or personal information have been compromised:

  • Notify us immediately if your ATM card, Debit card, or checkbook has been lost or stolen.
  • Close the accounts that you suspect have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.
  • Contact and notify any other financial institutions or creditors you have accounts with.
  • File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov
  • File a report with your local police dept.
  • Place a fraud alert on your credit report with one of the three major credit bureaus. You should also request to review your credit report for suspicious activity. A copy of your credit report is available free each year from annualcreditreport.com
    Equifax: www.equifax.com
    Experian: www.experian.com
    TransUnion: www.transunion.com

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