Protecting Your Identity

Identity Theft Checklist

• Check your credit report annually.
• Review your bills and statements on a regular basis.
• Guard your mail and trash from theft.
• Use caution when giving out personal information.
• Copy the contents of your wallet or purse.
• Report lost or stolen checks or credit cards immediately.
• Identity Theft Help For Victims
• Notify your financial institution. You may reach High Country Bank at 719.539.2516 or toll-free at 1-800-201-0557.
• Contact the fraud departments of the 3 major credit bureaus:

Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

http://www.equifax.com/personal/

Experian: 1-888-397-3742

http://www.experian.com/

TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

http://www.transunion.com/

• Inform your credit issuers.
• File a police report with your local law enforcement.
• For additional information and advice you can call the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Hotline toll-free at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338) or visit their ID Theft Website at http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/privacy-identity