Protecting against ID theft
By: Matthew Hippe
Updated: October 10, 2012
GREEN BAY, Wis (WFRV) - The Brown County Association for Home and Community Education hosted an event this afternoon to help prevent indentity theft in our area.
Here are some tips to avoid having your identity stolen:
Here are some tips to avoid having your identity stolen:
- Limit the number of identification cards you carry. Including medical and insurance cards unless they're necessary.
- Do not give out any personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call.
- Make sure to shred credit card receipts, credit applications and financial statements.
If you think you've had your identity stolen, contact one of the three major credit reporting agencies listed below. Calling one will effectively notify all three.
Equifax
PO Box 740250
Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
(888) 766-008
TDD: (800) 255-0056
www.equifax.com
Experian
PO Box 9532
Allen, TX 75013
(888) 397-3742
www.experian.com/fraud
TransUnion
PO Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92834-6790
(800) 680-7289
TDD: (877) 553-7803
www.transunion.com
