Posted by Kevin

If you want you can contact the agencies directly about your Id Theft or in an attempt to be proactive. This is a letter that I found useful at the beginning of this ordeal.

First name _____________________ Middle I ___ Last name ___________________
Street address _______________________________________ City__________________________ state_______ zip ________
Own_______ rent______
Social security # _______________________
Date of birth ___/___/______
Drivers license number and state of issue____________________________________
Mothers maiden name or security password_________________________

If you have not lived at your current address for more than 2 years
Please enter your previous TWO addresses

Street _______________________________________________ Include Apartment #
City _________________ State _________ Zip __________

Street _______________________________________________ Include Apartment #
City _________________ State _________ Zip __________

Financial Information

Current employer (if self employed, DBA/company name)_________________________
Street ____________________ city______ zip _________

I have had my credit stolen or lost and I would like a credit alert placed on my report.
Please do not extend or open new credit without contacting me first. Someone may be
using my credit to fraudulently obtain goods and services without my consent.
Here are all my phone numbers and email addresses
Home _______________
Cell _______________
Work _______________
Email _______________

I realize that if I have credit and debit cards that I am responsible for any charges incurred
on already open credit accounts. I must call and freeze or alert these companies on my
own in a timely manner.

Signed ________________________________________ date ________

Originally found at http://www.oskie.com/free-letter/credit-fraud-alert-lost-theft-identity.htm