Identity Theft Warning Signs

The following are some examples of common warning signs of identity theft:

• You find unfamiliar accounts or charges on your credit report
• Your credit score drops suddenly
• You are denied credit
• Your checks are no longer accepted
• You no longer receive certain mail
• You receive bills or credit cards for services/accounts you are not familiar with
• You are contacted by debt collectors for services/accounts you are not familiar with
• You get notice that your information was compromised by a data breach at a company where you do business or have an account
• You see withdrawals from your bank account that you can’t explain
• You receive bills from medical providers for services you didn’t receive
• Your health plan rejects your legitimate medical claim because the records show you’ve reached your benefits limit
• A health plan won’t cover you because your medical records show a condition you don’t have
• You receive notice from the IRS that more than one tax return was filed in your name, or that you have income from an employer you don’t work for