Identity Theft

7/28/2008

HAMILTON, ON - IDENTITY THEFT

If you are a victim of identity theft, you should take three immediate steps.

  1. Contact your bank or credit card company if you have had your checks or credit cards stolen or wrongfully obtained.
  2. Report the matter to your local police of jurisdiction. Police authorities often will take police reports even if the crime ultimately may be investigated by another law enforcement agency. In addition, a creditor who mistakenly believes that you are the person responsible for a fraudulent transaction may want to see a copy of a police report before correcting your credit account or credit report.
  3. Report your identity theft case immediately to the appropriate government and private-sector organizations listed below. Canadian and American agencies such as these are compiling information on identity theft to identity theft trends and patterns, and using the information to assist law enforcement agencies in possible investigations.

PhoneBusters National Call Centre (PNCC)
888.495.8501
www.phonebusters.com

Better Business Bureau of South Central Ontario
905.526.1111
hamilton.bbb.org

Equifax Canada
800.465.7166
www.equifax.com

Trans Union Canada
877.525.3823
www.tuc.ca