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Who would I contact and make a report to if I know someone is using other peoples names to order things on - line and is receiving these items - Identify theft I think you would call it and I'm afraid she may have used my name as well ?
To report identity theft, immediately contact your local police station, inform them of all the details such as where the identity theft took place, when it started, what establishments are involved, etc. and file a complaint. Then, you can take matters into your own hands to prevent the thief from misusing your card more. You can do so by contacting the credit bureaus and requesting a fraud alert to be placed on your reports. A fraud alert will inform all banks and lenders you are involved with to ask for verification of your identity. File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, call your banks to temporarily freeze your accounts and change your account passwords right away. Identity theft is scary especially if you do not immediately take action. To help you deal with your situation, visit
Online identity theft can be reported to the police. Make sure that you get a copy of your credit report and other necessary documents that will serve as proof for your case. Once you have filed a complaint at your local police station, dispute the unauthorized activities to your banks. They may require you to provide proof in which you can present your police complaint. Afterwards, call the three credit bureaus and request for a fraud alert to prevent the thief from misusing your name and damaging your credit further. Conduct a credit check regularly to make sure that there are no more illegal activities being charged under your name. For more info about how to report identity theft check out,
Your local law enforcement agency, most likely. Some countries have hotlines or specific agencies for such, though. Contact your police (on the non-emergency number!) and they ought to be able to direct you to the right people.
Good on you for doing something about it. It's all too easy to just shrug and decide it's someone else's problem.
All you have to do is make a police report
Thank You both for your answers
