Step by Step: Removing Fraudulent Account From Credit Report
Personal information like your social security number, name and address can be an accessed by identity thieves to open new credit card accounts. Imposters typically open new credit accounts and make big credit purchases using your information.
Proving you did not open those accounts is difficult especially if not done correctly and immediately because your credit score will suffer. Removing fraudulent opened accounts is a long process.
Steps to Removing Fraudulent Accounts from Your Credit Report 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Get a copy of your credit reports. Make a list of accounts Call the creditor Tell them the account is fraud, Keep all details of correspondence
Close the Immediately
Account
â—? Call the number of your credit card issuer and close your account immediately.
â—? Prepare an affidavit or police record on the identity theft. â—? Place fraud alert on your credit report.
Fraud alert numbers: TransUnion ●
1-800-680-7289
Experian ●
1-888-397-3742
Equifax ●
1-888-766-0008
Note: â—? Unauthorized charges is not your responsibility. â—? Fraud alert stay on your credit report for 90 daysrenewable
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