For more information about identity theft, visit the Federal Trade Commission's website at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft//
CONSUMER RESOURCE LINKS How Do I Contact The Three Major Credit Reporting Agencies? Equifax, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0241.
How Do I Obtain My Free Credit Report? The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, better known as the FACT Act, allows for one free credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus. Since September 1, 2005, Pennsylvania consumers have been able to obtain a free copy of their credit report. To obtain your free credit report online, go to https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp.
How Can I Stop Receiving Unwanted Pre-Screened Credit Offers? Stop receiving unwanted prescreened credit offers by calling:
How Do I Stop Most Telemarketers From Calling Me? The U.S. Government’s National Do Not Call Registry is free and available online at www.donotcall.gov. How Do I Make a Complaint Against a Business The Better Business Bureau provides public services relating to ethical business practices and dispute resolution. If you are having trouble getting a business to correct your records or your billing as a result of an identity theft you can file a Better Business Bureau complaint against the business. There are five Better Business Bureau’s in Pennsylvania: 1337 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 364-3250 1608 Walnut Street, Ste. 600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 985-9313
Additional Pennsylvania Identity Theft Resources The Office of the Attorney General http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/consumers.aspx?id=289 Pennsylvania Office of Financial Education http://www.moneysbestfriend.com/default.aspx?id=83
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