Helena Public Schools - breach notificaiton
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December XX, 2020
[Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Name]:
Helena Public Schools writes to inform you of a recent event which may affect the privacy of some of your information.
We take this incident seriously and are providing you with information about the event because you are a current or former
employee of Helena Public Schools’ after-school student program. This notice provides information about the incident, our
response, and resources available to you to help protect your information from possible misuse, should you feel it necessary
to do so.
What Happened and What Information was Involved? On September 28, 2020, we discovered that our Lincoln Elementary
School building was burglarized over the previous weekend and several items were taken. We immediately contacted law
enforcement and also conducted an internal investigation to determine what items were taken during the burglary. Among
the items that were taken was a portable USB drive which contained scanned copies of timesheets used by current afterschool student program employees and certain former employees dating as far back as February 2017. The time sheets
contained full names and, for certain current and former employees, full Social Security numbers. You are one of the
individuals whose full Social Security numbers was listed in the scanned timesheets.
We do not believe the information on the USB drive was specifically targeted and, to date, we are unaware of any actual or
attempted misuse of any personal information as a result of this incident.
What Are We Doing? Upon learning of this incident, we quickly took steps to investigate it and notified law enforcement.
In an abundance of caution, we are also notifying potentially affected individuals, including you, so that you may take
further steps to best protect your personal information, should you feel it is appropriate to do so, and providing you with
access to 12 months of Credit and Identity Monitoring services through IDX® at no cost to you. We will also be notifying
state regulators, as required.
What Can You Do. We encourage you to review the enclosed Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Your Information. There
you will find general information on what you can do to help protect your personal information and more information on
the identity monitoring services we are offering and how to enroll in them.
For More Information. We understand that you may have questions about this incident that are not addressed in this letter.
If you have additional questions, please call us at 406-324-2040, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and
4pm, Mountain Time (excluding holidays). You may also contact us at: 55 S Rodney St, Helena, MT 59601.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern this incident has caused.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tyler Ream
Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
To Enroll:
Please Call 1-800-939-4170
Or Visit:
https://app.myidcare.com/accountcreation/protect
Enrollment Code: [Insert Code]
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STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
1. Website and Enrollment. Go to https://app.myidcare.com/account-creation/protect, follow the instructions for
enrollment and use this enrollment code: [Insert Code].
2. Activate the credit monitoring provided as part of your IDX identity protection membership. The monitoring included
in the membership must be activated to be effective. Note: You must have established credit and access to a computer and
the internet to use this service. If you need assistance, IDX will be able to assist you.
3. Telephone. Contact IDX at 1-800-939-4170 to gain additional information about this event and speak with
knowledgeable representatives about the appropriate steps to take to protect your credit identity.
Monitor Your Accounts
We encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review your account statements, and
to monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity. Under U.S. law you are entitled to one (1) free credit report annually
from each of the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com
or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also contact the three (3) major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of
your credit report.
You have the right to place a “security freeze” on your credit report, which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from
releasing information in your credit report without your express authorization. The security freeze is designed to prevent
credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that
using a security freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report
may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a
new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be
charged to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report. Should you wish to place a security freeze, please contact the
major consumer reporting agencies listed below:
Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 160
Woodlyn, PA 19094
1-888-909-8872
www.transunion.com/creditfreeze
Equifax
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788
1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
In order to request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
1. Your full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. If you have moved in the past five (5) years, provide the addresses where you have lived over the prior five (5)
years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, military
identification, etc.); and
7. If you are a victim of identity theft, include a copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to
a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft.
As an alternative to a security freeze, you have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on your file at no cost.
An initial fraud alert is a one (1) year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a
consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If
you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven (7) years.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the agencies listed below:
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Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/fraud/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016
1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com/fraudvictim-resource/place-fraud-alert
Equifax
P.O. Box 105069
Atlanta, GA 30348
1-888-766-0008
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
Additional Information
You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes, and the steps you can take to protect
yourself by contacting the consumer reporting agencies, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General.
The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580,
www.identitytheft.gov, 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also
encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further
information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a
police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for
identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected
identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed
by law enforcement. December XX, 2020
[Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Name]:
Helena Public Schools writes to inform you of a recent event which may affect the privacy of some of your information.
We take this incident seriously and are providing you with information about the event because you are a current or former
employee of Helena Public Schools’ after-school student program. This notice provides information about the incident, our
response, and resources available to you to help protect your information from possible misuse, should you feel it necessary
to do so.
What Happened and What Information was Involved? On September 28, 2020, we discovered that our Lincoln Elementary
School building was burglarized over the previous weekend and several items were taken. We immediately contacted law
enforcement and also conducted an internal investigation to determine what items were taken during the burglary. Among
the items that were taken was a portable USB drive which contained scanned copies of timesheets used by current afterschool student program employees and certain former employees dating as far back as February 2017. The time sheets
contained full names and, for certain current and former employees, full Social Security numbers. You are one of the
individuals whose full Social Security numbers was listed in the scanned timesheets.
We do not believe the information on the USB drive was specifically targeted and, to date, we are unaware of any actual or
attempted misuse of any personal information as a result of this incident.
What Are We Doing? Upon learning of this incident, we quickly took steps to investigate it and notified law enforcement.
In an abundance of caution, we are also notifying potentially affected individuals, including you, so that you may take
further steps to best protect your personal information, should you feel it is appropriate to do so, and providing you with
access to 12 months of Credit and Identity Monitoring services through IDX® at no cost to you. We will also be notifying
state regulators, as required.
What Can You Do. We encourage you to review the enclosed Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Your Information. There
you will find general information on what you can do to help protect your personal information and more information on
the identity monitoring services we are offering and how to enroll in them.
For More Information. We understand that you may have questions about this incident that are not addressed in this letter.
If you have additional questions, please call us at 406-324-2040, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and
4pm, Mountain Time (excluding holidays). You may also contact us at: 55 S Rodney St, Helena, MT 59601.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern this incident has caused.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tyler Ream
Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
To Enroll:
Please Call 1-800-939-4170
Or Visit:
https://app.myidcare.com/accountcreation/protect
Enrollment Code: [Insert Code]
2
STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
1. Website and Enrollment. Go to https://app.myidcare.com/account-creation/protect, follow the instructions for
enrollment and use this enrollment code: [Insert Code].
2. Activate the credit monitoring provided as part of your IDX identity protection membership. The monitoring included
in the membership must be activated to be effective. Note: You must have established credit and access to a computer and
the internet to use this service. If you need assistance, IDX will be able to assist you.
3. Telephone. Contact IDX at 1-800-939-4170 to gain additional information about this event and speak with
knowledgeable representatives about the appropriate steps to take to protect your credit identity.
Monitor Your Accounts
We encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review your account statements, and
to monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity. Under U.S. law you are entitled to one (1) free credit report annually
from each of the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com
or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also contact the three (3) major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of
your credit report.
You have the right to place a “security freeze” on your credit report, which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from
releasing information in your credit report without your express authorization. The security freeze is designed to prevent
credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that
using a security freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report
may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a
new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be
charged to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report. Should you wish to place a security freeze, please contact the
major consumer reporting agencies listed below:
Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 160
Woodlyn, PA 19094
1-888-909-8872
www.transunion.com/creditfreeze
Equifax
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788
1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
In order to request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
1. Your full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. If you have moved in the past five (5) years, provide the addresses where you have lived over the prior five (5)
years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, military
identification, etc.); and
7. If you are a victim of identity theft, include a copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to
a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft.
As an alternative to a security freeze, you have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on your file at no cost.
An initial fraud alert is a one (1) year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a
consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If
you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven (7) years.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the agencies listed below:
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Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/fraud/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016
1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com/fraudvictim-resource/place-fraud-alert
Equifax
P.O. Box 105069
Atlanta, GA 30348
1-888-766-0008
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
Additional Information
You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes, and the steps you can take to protect
yourself by contacting the consumer reporting agencies, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General.
The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580,
www.identitytheft.gov, 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also
encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further
information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a
police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for
identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected
identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed
by law enforcement.
December XX, 2020
[Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Name]:
Helena Public Schools writes to inform you of a recent event which may affect the privacy of some of your information.
We take this incident seriously and are providing you with information about the event because you are a current or former
employee of Helena Public Schools’ after-school student program. This notice provides information about the incident, our
response, and resources available to you to help protect your information from possible misuse, should you feel it necessary
to do so.
What Happened and What Information was Involved? On September 28, 2020, we discovered that our Lincoln Elementary
School building was burglarized over the previous weekend and several items were taken. We immediately contacted law
enforcement and also conducted an internal investigation to determine what items were taken during the burglary. Among
the items that were taken was a portable USB drive which contained scanned copies of timesheets used by current afterschool student program employees and certain former employees dating as far back as February 2017. The time sheets
contained full names and, for certain current and former employees, full Social Security numbers. You are one of the
individuals whose full Social Security numbers was listed in the scanned timesheets.
We do not believe the information on the USB drive was specifically targeted and, to date, we are unaware of any actual or
attempted misuse of any personal information as a result of this incident.
What Are We Doing? Upon learning of this incident, we quickly took steps to investigate it and notified law enforcement.
In an abundance of caution, we are also notifying potentially affected individuals, including you, so that you may take
further steps to best protect your personal information, should you feel it is appropriate to do so, and providing you with
access to 12 months of Credit and Identity Monitoring services through IDX® at no cost to you. We will also be notifying
state regulators, as required.
What Can You Do. We encourage you to review the enclosed Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Your Information. There
you will find general information on what you can do to help protect your personal information and more information on
the identity monitoring services we are offering and how to enroll in them.
For More Information. We understand that you may have questions about this incident that are not addressed in this letter.
If you have additional questions, please call us at 406-324-2040, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and
4pm, Mountain Time (excluding holidays). You may also contact us at: 55 S Rodney St, Helena, MT 59601.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern this incident has caused.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tyler Ream
Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
To Enroll:
Please Call 1-800-939-4170
Or Visit:
https://app.myidcare.com/accountcreation/protect
Enrollment Code: [Insert Code]
2
STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
1. Website and Enrollment. Go to https://app.myidcare.com/account-creation/protect, follow the instructions for
enrollment and use this enrollment code: [Insert Code].
2. Activate the credit monitoring provided as part of your IDX identity protection membership. The monitoring included
in the membership must be activated to be effective. Note: You must have established credit and access to a computer and
the internet to use this service. If you need assistance, IDX will be able to assist you.
3. Telephone. Contact IDX at 1-800-939-4170 to gain additional information about this event and speak with
knowledgeable representatives about the appropriate steps to take to protect your credit identity.
Monitor Your Accounts
We encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review your account statements, and
to monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity. Under U.S. law you are entitled to one (1) free credit report annually
from each of the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com
or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also contact the three (3) major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of
your credit report.
You have the right to place a “security freeze” on your credit report, which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from
releasing information in your credit report without your express authorization. The security freeze is designed to prevent
credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that
using a security freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report
may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a
new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be
charged to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report. Should you wish to place a security freeze, please contact the
major consumer reporting agencies listed below:
Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 160
Woodlyn, PA 19094
1-888-909-8872
www.transunion.com/creditfreeze
Equifax
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788
1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
In order to request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
1. Your full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. If you have moved in the past five (5) years, provide the addresses where you have lived over the prior five (5)
years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, military
identification, etc.); and
7. If you are a victim of identity theft, include a copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to
a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft.
As an alternative to a security freeze, you have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on your file at no cost.
An initial fraud alert is a one (1) year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a
consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If
you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven (7) years.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the agencies listed below:
3
Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/fraud/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016
1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com/fraudvictim-resource/place-fraud-alert
Equifax
P.O. Box 105069
Atlanta, GA 30348
1-888-766-0008
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
Additional Information
You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes, and the steps you can take to protect
yourself by contacting the consumer reporting agencies, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General.
The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580,
www.identitytheft.gov, 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also
encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further
information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a
police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for
identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected
identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed
by law enforcement. December XX, 2020
[Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
Dear [Name]:
Helena Public Schools writes to inform you of a recent event which may affect the privacy of some of your information.
We take this incident seriously and are providing you with information about the event because you are a current or former
employee of Helena Public Schools’ after-school student program. This notice provides information about the incident, our
response, and resources available to you to help protect your information from possible misuse, should you feel it necessary
to do so.
What Happened and What Information was Involved? On September 28, 2020, we discovered that our Lincoln Elementary
School building was burglarized over the previous weekend and several items were taken. We immediately contacted law
enforcement and also conducted an internal investigation to determine what items were taken during the burglary. Among
the items that were taken was a portable USB drive which contained scanned copies of timesheets used by current afterschool student program employees and certain former employees dating as far back as February 2017. The time sheets
contained full names and, for certain current and former employees, full Social Security numbers. You are one of the
individuals whose full Social Security numbers was listed in the scanned timesheets.
We do not believe the information on the USB drive was specifically targeted and, to date, we are unaware of any actual or
attempted misuse of any personal information as a result of this incident.
What Are We Doing? Upon learning of this incident, we quickly took steps to investigate it and notified law enforcement.
In an abundance of caution, we are also notifying potentially affected individuals, including you, so that you may take
further steps to best protect your personal information, should you feel it is appropriate to do so, and providing you with
access to 12 months of Credit and Identity Monitoring services through IDX® at no cost to you. We will also be notifying
state regulators, as required.
What Can You Do. We encourage you to review the enclosed Steps You Can Take to Help Protect Your Information. There
you will find general information on what you can do to help protect your personal information and more information on
the identity monitoring services we are offering and how to enroll in them.
For More Information. We understand that you may have questions about this incident that are not addressed in this letter.
If you have additional questions, please call us at 406-324-2040, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and
4pm, Mountain Time (excluding holidays). You may also contact us at: 55 S Rodney St, Helena, MT 59601.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience or concern this incident has caused.
Sincerely,
Dr. Tyler Ream
Superintendent
Helena Public Schools
To Enroll:
Please Call 1-800-939-4170
Or Visit:
https://app.myidcare.com/accountcreation/protect
Enrollment Code: [Insert Code]
2
STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO HELP PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
1. Website and Enrollment. Go to https://app.myidcare.com/account-creation/protect, follow the instructions for
enrollment and use this enrollment code: [Insert Code].
2. Activate the credit monitoring provided as part of your IDX identity protection membership. The monitoring included
in the membership must be activated to be effective. Note: You must have established credit and access to a computer and
the internet to use this service. If you need assistance, IDX will be able to assist you.
3. Telephone. Contact IDX at 1-800-939-4170 to gain additional information about this event and speak with
knowledgeable representatives about the appropriate steps to take to protect your credit identity.
Monitor Your Accounts
We encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review your account statements, and
to monitor your credit reports for suspicious activity. Under U.S. law you are entitled to one (1) free credit report annually
from each of the three (3) major credit reporting bureaus. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com
or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also contact the three (3) major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of
your credit report.
You have the right to place a “security freeze” on your credit report, which will prohibit a consumer reporting agency from
releasing information in your credit report without your express authorization. The security freeze is designed to prevent
credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that
using a security freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report
may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a
new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be
charged to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report. Should you wish to place a security freeze, please contact the
major consumer reporting agencies listed below:
Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/freeze/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 160
Woodlyn, PA 19094
1-888-909-8872
www.transunion.com/creditfreeze
Equifax
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788
1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
In order to request a security freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
1. Your full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
2. Social Security number;
3. Date of birth;
4. If you have moved in the past five (5) years, provide the addresses where you have lived over the prior five (5)
years;
5. Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
6. A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver’s license or ID card, military
identification, etc.); and
7. If you are a victim of identity theft, include a copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to
a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft.
As an alternative to a security freeze, you have the right to place an initial or extended “fraud alert” on your file at no cost.
An initial fraud alert is a one (1) year alert that is placed on a consumer’s credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a
consumer’s credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer’s identity before extending new credit. If
you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven (7) years.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the agencies listed below:
3
Experian
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com/fraud/center.html
TransUnion
P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016
1-800-680-7289
www.transunion.com/fraudvictim-resource/place-fraud-alert
Equifax
P.O. Box 105069
Atlanta, GA 30348
1-888-766-0008
www.equifax.com/personal/creditreport-services
Additional Information
You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, security freezes, and the steps you can take to protect
yourself by contacting the consumer reporting agencies, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General.
The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580,
www.identitytheft.gov, 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also
encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further
information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a
police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for
identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected
identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General. This notice has not been delayed
by law enforcement.
