Stolen information identity theft

[rebeccayoder04]

Someone is using my personal information and they opened up an account in my name. I have police reports to back this up. They did have a driver's license stuff in my name. They also stole my Bank of America card and used it yesterday. And my social security number. What should I do?

[JK_Fiber_Art]

This may be of use and a starting place.

[Candlestore]

@rebeccayoder04 ;

From a quick google search an an AI response:

If your identity has been stolen, you can take the following steps: 

• Report the theft

  File a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) online at IdentityTheft.gov or by calling 1-877-438-4338. You can also file a police report and include a copy of the FTC Identity Theft Affidavit. 
• Contact creditors

  Call the fraud or security departments of any creditors that have been affected, including credit card companies, banks, phone companies, and utility companies. Ask them to close or freeze accounts, and to report them to credit bureaus as "closed at consumer's request". 

• Place a fraud alert

  Ask the credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your accounts. You can also apply for an extended fraud alert that lasts for seven years. 

• Place a security freeze

  Ask the credit bureaus to place a security freeze on your accounts. This prevents creditors from accessing your credit file without your authorization. 

• Check your credit report

  Monitor your credit reports regularly, especially for the first year after you discover identity theft. 

• Contact the IRS

  If your Social Security number was stolen, the IRS may be able to help. 

• Get a recovery plan

  IdentityTheft.gov can provide a recovery plan that includes steps to take next, phone numbers, and letters to send. 

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• I would also call Square as soon as you can to freeze your account(s).  Their number is in my signature line below.

Sorry to hear this has happened to you.

[Summer2024 · Accepted solution]

Hi there, @rebeccayoder04. 

I've moved your post to a private board, so we can get some more details from you.

I'm sorry to hear this issue is what brought you to the Seller Community. Did you previously have a Square account before your identity was stolen? 

Please be sure to follow @Candlestore 's steps as well.