WHERE TO REPORT IDENTITY THEFT

 

Report all Identity Theft to the Federal Trade Commission, at http://www.IdentityTheft.gov.

 

IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government’s one-stop resource for reporting many types of identity theft. It also helps you to set up a recovery plan. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters, to creditors and credit bureaus, to guide you step-by-step through the recovery process.

 

WHEN TO REPORT IDENTITY THEFT TO YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:

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The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) says it is important to report identity theft to law enforcement in these three cases:

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1. You know the identity thief or you have other information that could aid a law enforcement investigation.

2. An identity thief used your name in an encounter with law enforcement. For instance, this might involve a traffic stop or arrest. In this case, contact the law enforcement agency where your information was used.

3. A creditor, debt collector, or other affected party will not accept the FTC Identity Theft Report, and insists you produce a law enforcement report. Important to note: The FTC recommends filing an Identity Theft Report first, and including it when you file a law enforcement report.

 

ALL OTHER IDENTITY THEFT OFFENSES:

 

For all other identity theft offenses not taken care of with the FTC identity theft report, we will take a report if:

• You are a resident of Carrollton or

• Your personal identifying information was used in Bosque County. Please complete the Identity Theft Affidavit and return it in person to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office. Your identity must be verified and your signature witnessed for the affidavit.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

 

Identity theft cases are difficult to investigate as many suspects hide their information or use other identity theft victim’s information while committing their crimes. We will investigate cases where a viable suspect is identified.

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REPORT A LOST OR MISUSED SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER?

 

For fraud relating to your social security number being used with the IRS, complete this form and send it to IRS.Social Security card lost or stolen? Apply online for free to get a replacement card.Do you think someone else is using your Social Security number for work? Review your Social Security work history by creating an account at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. If you find errors, contact your local SSA office.

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ONLINE SCAMS

 

For fraud or scams conducted online including Craigslist, money order scams, ransom ware, etc., file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: www.ic3.gov

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UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES TO CREDIT CARD

 

If a fraudulent charge was done inside Bosque County, please complete the Credit Card Abuse Affidavit and return it in person to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office. 

 

CHECK FORGERY

 

For check forgeries, ask your banking institution for the address where the forged check was passed and make a forgery report with that city’s police department. Only make a report with the Bosque County Sheriff's Office. If the check was passed in by completing the Forgery Affidavit and return it in person to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office.

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MAIL SCAM OR THEFT

 

Any theft or scams related to the U.S. Mail should be reported to The United States Postal Inspector at https://www.uspis.gov/report

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FINANCIAL CRIMES INCLUDING EMPLOYEE THEFT, FALSE STATEMENT TO OBTAIN CREDIT, ETC.

 

Please, contact the Bosque County Sheriff's Office at (254) 435-2362 to request a deputy to make a report or come to the lobby of the Bosque County Sheriff's Office with your documentation.

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LOST / STOLEN PASSPORT

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Report a lost/stolen passport to the U.S. Department of State: http://www.travel.state.gov/passport; 1-877-487-2778

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IDENTITY THEFT / SCAM INFORMATION AND RESOURCES:

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These are some groups/websites you should get in touch with if you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, some will ask for the report number you get at the end of your online police report process.