Identity Theft: If You Are a Victim
If you are a victim of identity theft, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's second Annual Statistical Report 2009 on Mass Marketing Fraud & ID Theft Activities indicates that you are not alone.
Although the total number of Canadian identity theft has decreased from 11,463 in 2008 to 11,109 in 2009, the total reported dollar loss has increased from $6,467,387.75 in 2007 to $10,882,279.04 in 2009.
If you think you have become a victim of identity theft, here is a list of recommendations that have been compiled from Canadian financial institutions and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada:
Contact your bank or financial institution immediately.
Keep notes and all documentation, as this information may be required to assist with any investigation.
Contact PhoneBusters (1-888-495-8501) or email at info@phonebusters.com or report it to your local police.
Contact the following credit bureaus during your fraud resolution process:
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Equifax : Consumer Fraud Division (1-800-465-7166)
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TransUnion Canada (1-800-663-9980). In Quebec, (1-877-713-3393)
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