Problems With Identity Theft Losses
How to organize and deal with identity theft losses
Here are some important tips on How to solve your identity loss, for shoppers and merchants.
What should I do if I've done everything you've advised, and I am still having problems?
There are cases where victims do everything right and still
spend years dealing with problems related to identity theft. The
good news is that most victims can get their cases resolved by being
vigilant, assertive and organized. Don't procrastinate on contacting
companies to address the problems. Don't be afraid to go up the
chain of command or make complaints, if necessary. Keep organized
files. If you haven't filed a complaint with the FTC or updated it,
you should do so and provide details of the problems that you are
having. You also can call our hotline (1-877-IDTHEFT) to talk with
one of our counselors or, for individual counseling, contact one of
the non-profit victim associations listed in
Helpful Links. If your problems are stemming from a failure of a
party to perform its legal obligations, you may want to consult an
attorney who specializes in such violations. Contact Legal Services
in your state or your local bar association for help in finding an
attorney
Source: FTC
The FTC works for the
consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business
practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help
consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a
complaint or to get
free information on
consumer issues, visit
www.ftc.gov or call
toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The
FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other
fraud-related complaints into the
Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database and investigative tool available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
