Identity Theft - How to Rebuild

[cl5776]

I just found out that someone used my SSN to file fraudulent Federal tax returns. But wait, there's more. Presumably, this same person used my SSN to gain employment. Also, someone (presumably the same person) has a car loan and a home loan using my SSN.

I have already contacted the SSA, the IRS, the FTC, the FBI, and all three credit bureaus. I am trying to put permanent freezes on my credit reports but, since I have no way of validating what is actually me and what is fraudulent, they are not willing...or just straight refuse to help. They will not even send me my current credit reports because I cannot confirm the information they have on file. I already sent the Annual Credit Report Request Form via snail mail but I would prefer not to get the credit reports to my current address (mail is spotty at best).

I really do not know how to recover from this. One of my family members suggested I contact an attorney to represent my interests to the credit bureaus. Also, I was advised to file for bankruptcy. I'm trying to look for the silver lining but I cannot find it. Can anyone suggest some possible options?

[myjourney]

Sorry to hear 

http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/General-Credit-Topics/Victim-of-Identity-Theft-What-To-Do-to-Protect...

[cl5776]

Thank you for this. One question, the police will not intervene at this point. They claim that, since this is an IRS related fraud case, they (the IRS) have jurisdiction. If and when the IRS deem this as a crime is when the police will step in. I have no idea how long that process will take so, my question is, how do I get the free credit freeze without a police report? I have all the other necessary documentation completed but no police report.

[xosamandaxo]

http://www.clarkhoward.com/news/clark-howard/personal-finance-credit/credit-freeze-and-thaw-guide/nF...

Im really sorry this happened! I hope you find the bastard and press charges!

[cl5776]

Thank you both for your responses. As a side-note, I have two of the three credit reports (waiting on Trans Union) and so far there are no errorneous entries on my reports. Hopefully, this may be a huge mistake but, xosamandaxo, I have gone through the process you outlined. I will keep you both (and anyone else following this thread) updated.

[Shogun]

Good luck, waiting to read your follow up.

[RobertEG]

The identity theft provisions of FCRA 605B permits a consumer to block any information asserted as resulting from identity theft from their credit report provided that assertion is put in the form of a sworn statement before an "appropriate law enforcement agency," which is not limited to local police.

It must be "a copy of an officical, valid report filed by a consumer with an approprate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other goverment agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau..."  See FCRA 603(q)(4).

Any agency having investigatory authority would meet the definition.  I would contact whoever is conducting an active investigation, and show them a copy of both FCRA 605B and 603(q)(4) if they balk at providiing a report.  Inform then of your need simply for a report showing you have made the assertion before them that you did not authroize the transactions at issue. They can then put it in a bottom drawer if they so choose.

[NY2014]

Hello I just read your post and very sorry about what your going through. I'm going through the same situation .its frustrating. But you can't give up just stay in top of things and and if this helps your most advise is to get help from people in this forum I made horrible mistakes be sure you keep logs and reports collections that contact you.never give them anything .they will also bring more havoc..just make sure you get good advice before you seek an attorney or file BK I get calls everyday form a loan company's and threats I owe . Just make sure.you send in all documents to CRA as for trans they I think are the most on top of getting a freeze.and disputes if your disputed with EQ I would suggest to turn to the other CRA I don't know why EQ is like that but I'm in process filing a compliant regarding no seriously validating the Debt and agreeing confirming that a debt belongs to you and you know 200% it's not so believe me I feel your frustrations. It not fun
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