Credit Reporting Bureaus
Remember, if you have been the victim of credit fraud (15 USC §1681j(b)) or are denied credit (15 USC §1681j(c)(3)) you are entitled to a free credit report. If you are a victim of fraud, be sure to ask the credit bureaus for free copies. They will often provide them.
| Credit Bureau | Address | Telephone Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Equifax |
Roosevelt Boulevard St. Petersburg, FL 33716-2202 |
Report Fraud (800) 290-8749 and write to the address Order a Credit Report (800) 685-1111 Opt Out of Pre-approve Offers of Credit (888) 5OPTOUT or (888) 567-8688 |
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Experian (Formerly TRW) |
PO Box 101 Allen, TX 75013 |
Report Fraud (800) 301-7195 or (888) 397-3742 and write to the address Order a credit report (888) 397-3742 Opt Out of Pre-approve Offers of Credit and Marketing Lists (888) 567-8688 |
| Trans Union |
PO Box 390 Springfield, PA 19064 Fraud Victim Assistance Division PO Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834-6790 |
Report Fraud (800) 680-7289 Consumer Relations (800) 916-8800 and write to Fraud Victim Assistance Division Order Credit Report (888) 680-7293 |
Social Security Administration
- Report Fraud - (800) 269-0271
- Order your Earnings and Benefits Statement - (800) 772-1213
To Remove Your Name From Mail and Phone Lists
- Mail Preference Service : PO Box 9008 Farmingdale, NY 11735
- Telephone Preference Service :PO Box 9014 Farmingdale, NY 11735
To Report Fraudulent Use of Your Checks
- CheckRite : (800) 766-2748
- CrossCheck : (800) 843-0760
- Chexsystems : (800) 428-9623
- Equifax : (800) 437-5120
- International Check Services : (800) 526-5380
- SCAN : (800) 262-7771
- Telecheck : (800) 710-9898
Other Useful Resources
- Federal Government Information Center : Help in obtaining government agency phone numbers : (800) 688-9889
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Federal Trade Commission : Help in any type of consumer complaint (105 PL 318, 112 Stat.3007 Section 5)
(specifically identity theft and referrals to local law enforcement) : (877) FTC-HELP