We've all heard the stories about stolen credit cards and the havoc created by the thiefs. We all know we should report the theft to our creditors and make a police report. However, I did not know that you could also make a report to each of the big 3 credit reporting agencies. Their phone numbers are:
Equifax 1-800-525-6285
Experian (TRW) 1-800-301-7195
TransUnion 1-800-680-7289
Reporting the theft to them immediately stops all credit on the stolen cards. This reduces your loss as well as your creditor's.
It also serves as a notice to the thieves that they are on thin ice. I don't know about ya'll, but I hate thieves.
You should also report a stolen social security card to the SSA fraud line at 1-800-269-0171.
Equifax 1-800-525-6285
Experian (TRW) 1-800-301-7195
TransUnion 1-800-680-7289
Reporting the theft to them immediately stops all credit on the stolen cards. This reduces your loss as well as your creditor's.
It also serves as a notice to the thieves that they are on thin ice. I don't know about ya'll, but I hate thieves.
You should also report a stolen social security card to the SSA fraud line at 1-800-269-0171.