HOW TO REPORT FRAUD
If you suspect you have been exposed to suspicious activity or fallen victim to fraud or identity theft, you should take action accordingly.
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Report Fraud on Your TIC Federal Credit Union Accounts
If you suspect fraud with any of your TIC accounts, you should contact us as soon as possible at 706.320.8500. You may also visit any branch or send us a secure email.
Report Identity Theft
If you think your identity has been stolen, you should act immediately. The sooner you take action to clear your records, the better. Click here for a list of steps to take now.
Report Email Fraud and Online Fraud
If you have received a suspicious looking email, pop-up ad or have been directed to a suspicious looking website, file an FTC Consumer Complaint. If you have entered personal information in response, you should act immediately to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. Here's what to do:
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Call the Online Fraud Prevention Hotline at 866.867.5568.
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Contact the credit bureaus and instruct them to flag your accounts with a "fraud alert."
| Equifax Fraud Hotline |
800.525.6285 |
| Experian Fraud Hotline |
888.397.3742 |
| TransUnion Fraud Hotline |
800.680.7289 |
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Contact credit card companies if you provided credit card account information in the scam. Close any affected accounts so that they're registered as "closed at customer request." Click here for a sample dispute letter for identity theft victims.
In a few months, order new copies of your credit reports to verify your corrections and changes, and to make sure no new fraudulent activity has occurred.
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File an Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Complaint or call 877.438.4338 or 877.382.4357
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File an SSA Fraud Report with the Social Security Administration if you entered your Social Security number in the response. You can also call the SSA Fraud Hotline at 800.269.0271.
As a TIC member, the security of your accounts and personal information are our top priority. We will work in cooperation with you and law enforcement agencies to immediately investigate any suspicious activity.
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