Transcription of Guide for Assisting Identity Theft Victims
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Guide for Assisting Identity Theft VictimsFederal Trade Commission | September Table of Contents Table of Contents .. 1 I. Overview .. 3 II. Understanding Identity Theft and How to Assist its Victims .. 4 The Initial Screening Call .. 6 Preparing for a First Meeting .. 9 The Intake Meeting .. 10 Making an Action Plan .. 10 Attorney Intervention .. 15 Private Rights of Action and Consumer Protection Remedies .. 16 III. The Primary Tools for Victims .. 17 Primary Tools To Minimize Further Fraud .. 17 Primary Tools to Show That the Victim is Not Responsible for the Fraud and to Correct Credit Reports .. 20 IV. Addressing Account-Related Identity Theft .. 25 Blocking Information in Credit Reports (under Sections 605B and 623(a)(6)) .. 26 Disputing Errors in Credit Reports (Under Sections 611, 623(b), and 623(a)(1)(B)) .. 29 Disputing Fraudulent Transactions with Banks and Creditors .. 31 Disputing Fraudulent Transactions with Check Verification Companies.
Authorization Form for Attorneys ... • the tools available for restoring victims to their pre -crime status. Specifically, the Guide highlights the rights and remedies available to identity theft victims ... letter, she should contact the CRA directly. Note: When a victim places a …
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