Identity Theft Legal Steps

Summary

If youre facing identity theft, report it to the FTC, contact credit bureaus, file a police report, and notify your bank. For Hartford, Kentucky, file a police report with the Hartford Police Department at (270) 298-4448 and contact Kentuckys Attorney Generals office at (502) 696-5300.

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Shannon Bryant
Hello Shannon Bryant, how can I assist you with your legal issue today?
I'm going to need help and someone stealing my identity
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Shannon. In which location did this identity theft occur?
I don't know exactly I got a thing from the IRS did someone file taxes in my name I'm getting bills just bombarded for hundreds and hundreds of dollars I guess somebody's got a credit card or something in my name they're supposed to be a bank account a house loan and a car loan in my name that's not mine I don't know what to do I can't afford an attorney
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Shannon. Here are some steps you should take:
- Report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at identitytheft.gov.
- Contact the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) to place a fraud alert.
- File a police report in your local area.
- Contact your bank and credit card companies.
Without knowing your location, I can't provide specific local resources.
Yes I reported it to FTC and into my credit place so I'm going to have to file a police report
I'm glad to hear you've taken the initial steps, Shannon. Could you let me know where you're located so I can provide information on how to file a police report in your area?
Hartford Kentucky
You can file a police report with the Hartford Police Department. Their non-emergency number is (*) *-*. Also, you can contact Kentucky's Attorney General's office for further assistance at (*) *-*.
Ok thanks
You're welcome, Shannon! If you have any other legal concerns or need further legal assistance, feel free to reach out to FreeLawChat. We're here to help.