Following these steps will reduce your risk of being a victim of an identity theft. Your goal should be to reduce other people's access to your information.

Remember: It is your responsibility to correct credit errors and restore your identity.

What do I do if I become a victim of identity theft? * 

Credit Bureaus:

• Immediately call the fraud units of the three credit reporting companies - Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Report the theft of your credit cards or identity to them. Ask that your account be flagged and have a "Fraud Alert/Victim Impact" statement placed on your credit file, asking that creditors call you before granting credit. Obtain the names and phone numbers of businesses with whom fraudulent accounts have been opened.
• Review your credit report with them and request a copy.

Credit Bureaus
Equifax	Experian	Trans Union
P.O. Box 105873	P.O. Box 949	P.O. Box 390
Atlanta, Ga. 30348-5873	Allen, Tx. 75013-0949	Springfield, Pa. 19064-0390
Credit 1-800-997-2493	Credit 1-888-397-3741	Credit 1-800-916-8800
Fraud 1-800-525-6285	Fraud 1-888-397-3742	Fraud 1-800-680-7289
www.equifax.com	www.experian.com	www.tuc.com

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FTC 

New Jersey State Police

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

* Source: NJ State Police