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Sample Letter for ID Theft

(Date)

Fraud Department
(Name of Credit Bureau)
(Address)
(City, State, Zip Code)

Re:   (Your Name)
(Social Security Number)
(Confirmation Number - provided to you by the credit bureau when you call to have a fraud alert place on your file)

I lost my (wallet / purse) which contained several forms of identification, checks, credit cards, etc. Someone may try to use my name, address, social security number, and other personal information to fraudulently obtain credit and to purchase services and merchandise.

Please place a "Fraud Alert" on my credit file. I request the alert state that "NO CREDIT IS TO BE ISSUED IN THE NAME OF (insert your name) WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION BY (insert your name) AND SUPPORTING IDENTIFICATION. This alert should remain on my file indefinitely.

Please also send me a free copy of my credit report to the address below so I can review it for possible incorrect information. You may contact me at the address listed below should you have questions. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,



(your name)
(address)
(city, state, zip code)
(home telephone number, including area code)

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