What To Do If Your Purse Or Wallet Is Stolen?

This came in one of the e-zines that I receive, and I felt that I needed to share it with my blogging audience. I think that it is good advice to help you protect you and your family.

In the event your purse or wallet is stolen, contact the three credit bureaus immediately. They are:

1. Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 / / www.Equifax.com
2. Experian: 1-888-397-3242 / / www.experian.com
3. Transunion: 1-800-888-4213 / / www.Transunion.com

Report a fraud alert to all three credit bureaus and freeze your credit. Next, file a police report to verify the incident and create a paper trail. Send copies to the credit bureaus with a letter requesting a free copy of your credit report. Put any disputes of fraudulent applications for credit in writing and include a copy of the police report.

Don't forget to call the Department of Motor Vehicles, or the DMV, to thwart the thief from obtaining a duplicate license in your name. In addition, protect yourself by paying your bills online. Just look for a secure symbol and use caution when entering information. This saves time, postage and possibly late fees caused by misdirected mail.