Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft can happen when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. Learn how to safeguard your identify and act fast if your information is misused.
Identity Theft Tips:
You can place a freeze on your credit by contacting the three major credit bureaus via phone or email.
- TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872
https://www.transunion.com/ - Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
https://www.equifax.com/ - Experian: 1-888-397-3742
https://www.experian.com/ - To find out more about Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts, click the link below.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/credit-freeze-or-fraud-alert-whats-right-your-credit-report
Contact Social Security to notify them and provide your new account number if applicable. Please note that a two-factor authentication will be required if changing your account information over the phone. You can also visit your local Social Security office to update your deposit information by making an appointment.
- Social Security Admin: 1-800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov/
- To make an appointment to visit an office, click the following link: https://www.ssa.gov/manage-benefits/make-an-appointment
- To sign up with the SSA to utilize their two-factor authentication click the link below and follow the instructions.
https://secure.ssa.gov/RIL/SiView.action
To report identity theft with the Federal Trade Commission, call the number or click the link below.
- 1-877-438-4338
https://www.identitytheft.gov/#/