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Types of Fraud
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You may also need to contact one or more of the following government bodies,
each of which will inform you of the necessary procedures.
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Mail fraud
If you suspect that someone has changed your address with the post office or
used the mail to commit identity theft, notify the US Postal Inspector.
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Fraud using your Social Security
number
If someone has used your Social Security number to commit identity theft, call
the Social Security Administration at 800/772-1213. You can order a copy of
your earnings and benefits statement to check whether someone has used your
Social Security number to get a job or to avoid paying taxes.
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Fraud involving your driver's
license number
If your driver's license number has been used to open accounts or verify
checks, contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles.
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There are also a number of helpful services to help you respond if you
have been a victim of identity theft:
Federal Trade Commission's Identity Theft Hotline
800/269-0271
Social Security Administration's Fraud Hotline
877/ID-THEFT
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