ID Theft

If I live abroad how can I prevent ID theft in US?

For instance can I use my Soc sec # to stop any new applications or money transactions by reporting it to some US Goverment Body?

Public Comments

1. Close all bank and CC acounts in the U.S.........reopen in your new residence.
2. You can have a fraud alert placed on your credit report through the three reporting bureaus. It will require you be contacted in order to open new lines of credit associated with your SSN. http://101-identitytheft.com/checklist.htm You can also have your bank do a fraud alert - they will request signature matching for all checks presented. If the checks are over a certain amount - they will contact you via telephone - call your bank and see what they offer if you feel your information has been compromised. (I've done this.)