Resources

Sometimes dealing with identity theft will require help beyond the intended scope of this website. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, we’ve provided helpful links to government and non-profit organizations that may assist you in finding what you’re looking for.

credit bureaus

Credit Bureaus

  • Equifax
  • General Information call:(888)766-0008
    To place a Fraud Alert call: (888) 397-3742
    Or write to:
    Experian
    P.O. Box 9701
    Allen, TX 75013-0949

    Inquiries about child identity theft write to:
    Equifax:
    P.O. Box 9532
    Allen, TX 75013

    Inquiries about deceased love ones
    credit reports write to:
    Experian
    P.O. Box 9595
    Allen, TX 75013

  • Experian
  • General Information call: (888) 397-3742

    To place a Fraud Alert call: (888) 397-3742
    Or write to:
    Experian
    P.O. Box 9701
    Allen, TX 75013-0949

    Inquiries about child identity theft write to:
    Equifax:
    P.O. Box 9532
    Allen, TX 75013

    Inquiries about deceased love ones
    credit reports write to:
    Experian
    P.O. Box 9595
    Allen, TX 75013

  • Transunion
  • General Information call: (800) 916-8800

    To place a Fraud Alert call: (800) 680-7289
    Or write to:
    Trans Union
    P.O. Box 6790
    Fullerton , Ca 92834

    Inquiries about child identity theft write to:
    Trans Union
    PO Box 6790
    Fullerton , CA 92834

    Inquiries about deceased love ones credit reports write to:
    Trans Union
    P.O. Box 6790
    Fullerton , Ca 92834

Useful Tips To Protect Yourself

Free Annual Credit Report call: (877) 322-8228
Or write to:
Annual Credit Report Request Service
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta , GA 30348-5281
www.annualcreditreport.com
To opt out of pre-approved credit offers for all three credit bureaus, call: (888) 5OPTOUT
You have the option of a 5 year period or premanent opt-out.
www.optoutprescreen.com
To remove your name from mail marketing lists (Direct Marketing Association)
Write to:
Mail Preference Service
P.O. Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
(Include check or money order for $1) www.dmachoice.org
(No fee for online registering)

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