IDTheft - Fraudulent New Accounts

Fraudulent New Accounts

If you have trouble opening a new checking account, it may be because an identity thief has been opening accounts in your name. Chex Systems, Inc. produces consumer reports specifically about checking accounts, and as a consumer reporting company, is subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. You can request a free copy of your consumer report by contacting Chex Systems, Inc. Contact each of the banks where account inquiries were made, too. This will help ensure that any fraudulently opened accounts are closed.

Chex Systems, Inc.: 1-800-428-9623; www.chexhelp.com
Fax: 602-659-2197
Chex Systems, Inc.
Attn: Consumer Relations
7805 Hudson Road, Suite 100
Woodbury, MN 55125

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Identity Theft Victims - Immediate Steps
◦ Placing A Fraud Alert
◦ Closing Accounts
◦ File A Report With The Police
◦ File A Complaint With The FTC

How Can Identity Theft Happen?
◦ How Can Someone Steal Your Identity
◦ Effects Of Identity Theft
◦ Are You a Victim of Identity Theft?
◦ Pretexting - How to Avoid It
◦ How Long Can The Effects Of Identity Theft Last?
◦ Using Of A Monitoring Service

Tips To Minimze Your Risk
◦ My personal information has been lost or stolen
◦ Minimizing Your Risk
◦ Trash And Mail
◦ Social Security Number
◦ The Computer And The Internet
◦ Active Duty Military Alert
◦ Identity Theft Insurance

Specific Problem Resolving
◦ Dealing With Specific Problems
◦ Bank Accounts and Fraudulent Withdrawals
◦ Fraudulent Electronic Withdrawals
◦ Fraudulent Checks
◦ If Your Checks Are Rejected
◦ Fraudulent New Accounts
◦ Bankruptcy Fraud
◦ Correcting Fraudulent Information in Credit Reports
◦ Consumer Reporting Company Obligations
◦ Credit Cards
◦ Criminal Violations
◦ Debt Collectors
◦ Investment Fraud
◦ Mail Theft
◦ Passport
◦ Phone Fraud
◦ Social Security Number Misuse
◦ Tax Fraud

Filing An Complaint With The FTC
◦ How Do You File A Complaint With The FTC
◦ How Does The FTC Use Your Information

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