Helpful Links


Social Security Adminstration: 1-800-772-1213

Railroad Retirement Board: 1-800-808-0772

Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-877-838-2778  or 1-800-827-1000

Lost or Stolen Debit Card: 1-866-546-8273

 

To eliminate unwanted mail solicitations go to www.optoutprescreen.com or call 1-888-567-8688.

To eliminate unwanted phone solicitations go to www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222.

Identity Theft
What You Can Do if You Fall Victim

Identity theft has developed into on of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. It happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permissions. If you suspect that someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly is the best way to limit the damage.

Here is what you should do:
  • Contact your financial institution immediately and alert them to the situation. 
  • File a police report immediately with your local agency.
  • Notify the Social Security Administration if this information has been compromised. The Social Security Fraud hotline number is 1-800-269-0271.
  • File a compliant with the Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft division:
    • FTC Website: Go to www.identitytheft.gov
    • Toll-free number: 1-877-438-4338
    • Write to the FTC at: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580
  • Contact one of the three major credit bureaus and discuss whether you need to place a fraud alert and/or a credit freeze on your file, which will help prevent thieves from opening a new account in your name.
Equifax                                                                             Experian                                                                     TransUnion
1-800-525-6285                                                        1-888-397-3742                                                   1-800-680-7289
PO Box 740250                                                           PO Box 1017                                                            PO Box 6790
Atlanta, GA 30374                                                     Allen, TX 75013                                                     Fullerton, CA 92634

  • Order your free credit reports. A regular review of your credit file may detect unauthorized accounts or other fraudulent activity. Go to www.annualcreditreport.com to order one free report per year from Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.