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Fraud Alerts Receive early notification of confirmed and suspicious data that may impact your businesslike incidents of fraud increasing each year, you can put TransUnion Fraud Alerts to work and

How to fill out fraud alerts

How to fill out fraud alerts

1. Start by contacting one of the three major credit bureaus, such as Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion.
2. Request a fraud alert to be added to your credit report.
3. Be prepared to provide personal identification information, such as your name, address, Social Security number, and date of birth.
4. The credit bureau will inform the other two bureaus, so you don't need to contact them individually.
5. The fraud alert will remain active for 90 days, but you can request an extension if needed.
6. Monitor your credit report regularly to identify any unauthorized activities.
7. If you notice any suspicious transactions or changes, immediately report them to the credit bureaus and your financial institutions.
8. Consider implementing additional security measures, such as freezing your credit or subscribing to credit monitoring services.
9. Keep records of all communication and documentation related to the fraud alert for future reference.

Who needs fraud alerts?

1. Anyone who has been a victim of identity theft or suspects fraudulent activities on their accounts.
2. Individuals who want to proactively protect their credit and personal information from potential fraudsters.
3. People who have experienced data breaches or have had their personal information compromised in any way.
4. Those who want to monitor their credit report and be alerted of any suspicious activities.
5. Consumers who wish to take preventive measures against unauthorized access to their financial accounts.

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What is fraud alerts?

Fraud alerts are warnings placed on a consumer's credit report to alert creditors that the consumer may be a victim of identity theft.

Who is required to file fraud alerts?

Consumers who suspect they have been a victim of identity theft are required to file fraud alerts.

How to fill out fraud alerts?

To fill out fraud alerts, consumers need to contact one of the three major credit bureaus - Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion - and request a fraud alert be placed on their credit report.

What is the purpose of fraud alerts?

The purpose of fraud alerts is to help protect consumers from further identity theft by alerting creditors to take extra precautions when processing credit applications in the consumer's name.

What information must be reported on fraud alerts?

Fraud alerts should include the consumer's name, address, social security number, and a brief explanation of why they believe they are a victim of identity theft.