{"id":1091,"date":"2019-03-09T13:19:07","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T21:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterdefend.com\/?p=1091"},"modified":"2019-03-05T08:46:33","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T16:46:33","slug":"how-to-report-identity-theft-and-file-a-fraud-affidavit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterdefend.com\/how-to-report-identity-theft-and-file-a-fraud-affidavit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Report Identity Theft and File a Fraud Affidavit"},"content":{"rendered":"
So, the chances are that you’re interested in finding out a little bit more about identity theft. It seems like a rather obvious thing, right? I mean, let’s be real. Why else would you be searching for identity theft in the first place?<\/span><\/p>\n For most folks, looking up identity theft is nothing more than a longing for knowledge so that they can better protect themselves. Maybe their credit report looks suspicious and those fraud alert bells are ringing. <\/span><\/p>\n It’s like looking for a vaccination jab before disaster strikes. However, I’m guessing you’re not like most folk. In fact, I guess you have just realized that your identity has been assumed by an imposter. What you are really looking for is information on how to report the fraudulent activity on your credit card or other accounts to the authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n This article is here to help by showing you how you should report identity theft and file a fraud affidavit. By the time you\u2019re done reading this blog post, you\u2019ll have a pretty good idea of how to go about it.<\/span><\/p>\n Identity theft is when someone else uses your information to assume your identity to gain financial benefits. Most of the time, the fraudsters will use your name, your Social Security number, electronic signatures, driver’s license, bank account, date of birth and passwords to access your financial resources or commit financial fraud.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat Is Identity Theft?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What Is an Identity Theft Affidavit?<\/span><\/h2>\n