Identity Theft

Chex Systems Consumer Assistance

This is ChexSystems Inc.'s site. This company reports bad checks, overdrawn accounts and other negative information to financial institutions which may then prevent you from getting a bank account. This is the Reporting Agency of the banking world and they offer information about identity theft and steps you can take with them. See their Frequently Asked Questions for help.

website: www.consumerdebit.com

 

Consumer Sentinel Network

See how law enforcement all over the world work together to fight fraud, using Consumer Sentinel, an innovative, international law enforcement fraud-fighting program.

website: www.ftc.gov/sentinel/

 

Equifax

File an identity theft report and alert

website: www.equifax.com

 

Experian

File an identity theft report and alert

website: www.experian.com

 

Federal Reserve

Select Consumer information from this Federal Government site.

website: www.federalreserve.gov

 

Federal Trade Commission

Consumer fraud, misleading advertising, ID theft

website: www.ftc.gov

 

National Association of Attorneys General

For the Attorney General of your state- look for Consumer Protection Dept. to file a complaint.

website: www.naag.org

 

National Consumers League

National Consumer League is the nation's oldest consumer advocacy group. This non-profit provides information about fraud and personal finances

website: www.nclnet.org

 

National Consumers League's Fraud Center

The non-profit Consumer League’s telemarketing and internet fraud site.

website: www.fraud.org

 

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

This non-profit consumer information and Advocacy organization educates regarding privacy issues including Identity theft and offers sample dispute letters.

website: www.privacyrights.org

 

Transunion

File an identity theft report and alert

website: www.transunion.com