Identity Theft

Reports of identity theft can no longer be made on-line.  All cases of identity theft must be reported in person.  

Before making a report please have all papers, receipts, cancelled checks, mail from companies, etc. related to this crime available.  We suggest making a copy of all documents and keeping one for yourself.  

There are some groups you should get in touch with if you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, some will ask for the report number you get at the end of this online police report process.

Agency Web URL Contact Telephone Number
Equifax http://www.equifax.com/ 1-800-525-6285
Experian http://www.experian.com/ 1-888-397-3742
Trans Union http://www.transunion.com/ 1-800-680-7289
U.S. Federal Trade Commission http://www.ftc.gov/ 1-877-438-4338
Department of Motor Vehicles http://www.DMV.CA.gov/ 1-800-777-0133


Here are some helpful tips to remember:

  • Protect your social security number and only give it out when required by law.

  • No bank, auction site or other business should send you an email asking you to enter credit card information, passwords, social security numbers or other personal information. Often these fake emails will contain links to pages that look real but are not. If you suspect you are being directed to a fake site please go to the actual home web site of the company and inform them of what has happened.

  • Avoid mail theft by obtaining a locked mailbox and dropping off outgoing mail at the local post office or postal collection mailbox.

  • Do not give out your personal information or credit card number over the phone unless you initiated the call.

  • Shred credit card offers and bank statements before you throw them away if you do not plan on using them

 

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