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IF YOU SUSPECT FRAUD:

  • Contact us and contact your credit card issuers immediately so your accounts can be closed.
  • Contact the fraud unit of the three credit reporting agencies. Place a fraud alert on your credit report and consider placing a credit freeze so the criminal can’t open new accounts. The fraud unit numbers are:
    • Equifax: (866) 349-5191
    • Experian: (888) 397-3742
    • TransUnion: (800) 680-7289
  • Place a ChexSystems Security Freeze
  • Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338)
  • File a police report.
  • Make sure to maintain a log of all the contacts you make with authorities regarding the matter. Write down names, titles and phone numbers of those people you speak to in case you need to re-contact them for reference in future correspondence.

To learn more about fraud and identity theft prevention, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s scam alerts page at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts.

 

Fraud Prevention Checklist

Consumer Fraud Prevention Checklist

Scams continue to plague all of us. This checklist will provide you with useful tips and reminders for consumer fraud prevention. 

Business Fraud Prevention Checklist

Take preventative measures today to protect your business finances and sensitive information. The following best practices can help.

Fraud Articles

Learn about different scams and how you can protect yourself.

Consider Freezing Your Child's Credit

Fraudsters see minor's unblemished credit reports as an opportunity to apply for credit and take out loans using their name or social security number. Consider placing a freeze on your child's credit to protect them from identity theft.

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Business Fraud On the Rise

Your best line of defense against fraud is to stay aware of your account activity.

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Be Aware of Payment App Scams

Payment apps have made life easier and can be a safe and efficient way to exchange money. While easy and convenient, payment apps need to be managed carefully.

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Understanding Trigger Leads and How to Opt-Out

Have you wondered why unsolicited calls, text messages, emails, and junk mail from other lenders occur right after you applied for a mortgage or car loan?

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Vacation Rental Scams: How to Avoid Them

Several stories have circulated from both guests and hosts regarding fraudulent activity and scams regarding vacation rentals by owners.

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Preventing Fraud & Protecting Your Identity

Fraud and identity theft is different for everyone. While some people believe fraud will never happen to them, others worry about it on a daily basis.

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Is That Check Bad?

It’s easy to believe that you are working for a valid secret shopping company when they send you your first official-looking check in the mail. But could that check be the scam itself?

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