Publications: Get Organized

Accurate and complete records will greatly improve your chances of resolving your identity theft case.

Follow up in writing with all contacts you've made on the phone or in person. Use certified mail, return receipt requested.
Keep copies of all correspondence or forms you send.
Write down the name of anyone you talk to, what he or she told you, and the date the conversation occurred. Use Chart Your Course of Action, below, to help you.
Keep the originals of supporting documentation, like police reports, and letters to and from creditors; send copies only.
Set up a filing system for easy access to your paperwork.
Keep old files even if you believe your case is closed. One of the most difficult and annoying aspects of identity theft is that errors can reappear on your credit reports or your information can be re-circulated. Should this happen, you'll be glad you kept your files.

Chart Your Course of Action

Keeping your case organized is important to the recovery of your good name.

Click on the link of your choice to download or print out a convenient tracking chart: