Identity Theft – 2015

“It’s Out of Control!”

Frank Suponcic, CPA, CFE, CFF

February 26, 2015

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NOW WHAT?

I AM A VICTIM

• Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports by calling any one of the three nationwide credit reporting companies: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

Experian: 1-888-397-3742

TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

• Immediately secure and review all three of your credit reports carefully, looking for fraudulent or unauthorized inquiries or activity

• Close any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently

• File a police report in the city where you reside

• File required affidavits with tax agencies

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NOW WHAT?

I AM A VICTIM

• Is a credit freeze right for you?

• Consider credit monitoring

• Consider closing and then opening new bank accounts and/or credit card accounts (depending on the ID Theft)

• Discuss increased bank monitoring on your checking accounts

• File an Identity Theft Victims Complaint and Affidavit with the Federal Trade Commission

• Document everything

• Never discuss your identity theft case with anyone wherein you did not initiate the telephone call

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CREDIT REPORTS

SECURE YOUR

Inspect your credit report regularly

You are entitled to one free report a year from each nationwide credit reporting agency.

Online: www.AnnualCreditReport.com

Application has been distributed

Phone: 1-877-322-8228

Mail: Annual Credit Report Request Service

P.O. Box 105281

Atlanta, GA 30348-5281

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If you have any questions, or need additional information,

please contact:

Frank Suponcic

CPA, CFE, CFF

Partner(440) 449-6800

fsuponcic@skodaminotti.com

QUESTIONS?