If you find any errors or suspicious activity, save a copy of your report and contact the credit reporting agency to place a fraud alert on your credit reports. This alert notifies creditors to follow specific procedures before opening new credit accounts in your name or making changes to existing accounts. Use the following toll-free numbers to contact the credit reporting agencies to place an initial 90-day fraud alert.
Experian: 1-888-397-3742
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289
Learn more by visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s website at www.identitytheft.gov.