MAIN MENUIf you are a victim of identity theft, file an identity theft report with your local police department. Then you can use the identity theft victim notice form letter below to notify creditors and collection agencies. Also, contact the appropriate agencies listed on the "Identity Theft Victim ToDo List" page.
Sample Example Identity Theft Letter
Copy the identity theft sample form letter between the dashed lines below and paste to your text editor. Replace the items in the brackets with your correct information.
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[Date]Dear [Creditor Name / Collection Agency Name]:
On [Date], I received your letter demanding payment of $[amount]. I did not open this account and did not incur this unpaid balance. Someone other than myself wrongfully used my personal information to obtain a line of credit/service. Your company extended a line of credit/services to someone other than myself. Your company is a victim and should file a police report in the appropriate jurisdiction.
You are hereby notified that on [Date] I filed an identity theft report with the [City Name] Police Department. The case number is [Case Number] a copy of which can be obtained by contacting the [City Name] Police Department Records at [Telephone Number and Extension].
Closing,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
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