Credit bureaus, agencies & advocacy groups Page Article Credit Bureaus Contact one of the three credit bureaus.That company must tell the other two. A fraud alert is free and will make it harder for someone to open new accounts in your name. You’ll get a letter from each credit bureau. It will confirm that they placed a fraud alert on your file. https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/ 1-888-766-0008 https://www.experian.com/fraud/center.html 1-888-397-3742 https://www.transunion.com/fraud-alerts1-800-680-7289 Get your free credit report right away. Go to annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.Did you already order your free annual reports this year? If so, you can pay to get your report immediately. Or follow the instructions in each fraud alert confirmation letter to get a free report, but it might take longer.Review your reports. Make note of any account or transaction you don’t recognize. This will help you report the theft to the FTC and the police. Others: LexisNexis Full File Disclosure - It’s one of the more comprehensive databases out there, containing all the information LexisNexis gathers to create its various reports about you. And, like credit reports, you can order one free copy per year. Consumer Protection Financial Bureau - The CFPB offers a list of consumer reporting companies.Opt Out of Pre-Approved Credit Offer - Register with credit bureaus to permanently remove your name from pre-approved credit lists. Internet Based Advertising - Opt out of website cookie collecting at this site. Dun & Bradstreet Consumer Guides USPS - Know Your Rights A guide for victims and witnesses of crimes Fraud.org A project of the National Consumer League Financial Reporting Organizations Obtain an A-Plus Report on your insurance loss history. Medical Information Bureau (MIB Group)Get a copy of your MIB consumer file containing information on medical conditions and treatment. Advocacy Organizations and Tools Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC)Acquire information, research, prevention tips, victim information guides, and other resources from this nonprofit organization. National Do-Not-Call RegistryRegister your phone numbers, including wireless numbers, on the FCC's National Do-Not-Call Registry. Direct Marketing Association Name Deletion List Add your name to the mail and email "name deletion lists" used nationwide by marketers. Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Access additional identity theft resources, consumer information and other resources. Legal Recources FindLaw Information about a specific legal topic CA Canadian Bar Association U.S. Supreme Court U.S. American Bar Association U.S. Law Library of Congress Online sources of information on government & law by region, country or U.S. state. U.S. National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)