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If your passport has been stolen, the Securities and Exchange Commission is the first place you should contact about it.
False. For passport fraud, you should contact the US State Department.
2.
An "extended alert" on your credit report means that you are a victim of identity theft, and it remains in place for seven years.
True. It differs from an "initial alert," which remains in place for six months.
3.
There are many good reasons to fill out an affidavit with the Federal Trade Commission after your identity has been stolen. One of them is that it can help your creditors investigate fraud in your accounts.
True. An FTC affidavit carries some weight with creditors.
4.
If your telephone service becomes a victim of identity theft, which federal agency can assist you?
Federal Communications Commission. The FCC handles communications-related issues.
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What is the best way to notify a debt collector that you are a victim of identity theft and not responsible for the unpaid bill?
Inform the debt collector by phone and in writing that you are the victim of identity theft, and send the collector copies of documents demonstrating you are a victim, such as a police report. Normally, this information will cause the debt collector to stop collection efforts.