Publications - Identity Theft

Getting Informed on Identity Theft • Warning Signs   • How To Protect Yourself • What To Do If You Are A Victim • Additional Resources • Additional Steps • Report identity theft online • Read other CFA publications

Additional Steps

• If your bank accounts have been tampered with close those accounts, destroy any checks and cut up any ATM cards. Ask for password protection when opening new accounts.

• If your checks have been stolen or misused, stop payment on all checks. Open a new account and reissue checks to legitimate creditors. Also, ask your bank to notify its check verification company to stop giving approval for any of the stolen checks.

• If you believe your investments or brokerage accounts have been tampered with, report it to your account manager and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
  1-800-SEC-0330
  www.sec.gov

• Even if you think a problem is resolved, check your credit report every six months for several years after your identity was stolen.

• If you suspect your name and SSN are being used by an identity thief to get a driver's license or non-driver's ID card in your name, contact your Department of Motor Vehicles.