5 things you need to know about Identity Theft

1. Make copies of the front and back of your
   credit cards.  This will allow you to have information readily available to call and cancel
   your cards.
2. Call the three main credit bureaus and put
   out a fraud
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3. Call the Social Security Administration
   (fraud line)  1-800-269-0271
4. File a police
   report
5. Do not sign the back of
   your credit cards, write SHOW PHOTO ID
   
   Bonus Do not
   carry your social security number
   around

If one of your creditors calls you with a fraud
alert asking questions get the card name and call back to the number on your statement. 
You need to make sure you talk to someone from that company.  When someone calls
you from the outside they could be anyone, including someone fishing for
information.

My wish is that
identity theft never touch your life, as it is a very painful experience.  Please feell free to
comment and add any suggestions.   Thank you