Report Identity Theft

Oakland County Sheriff's Office

If you suspect you have been a victim of Credit or Internet Fraud and/or Identity Theft, contact the following to report the incident:

US Postal Inspection Service
US Governments Central Identity Theft Clearing House (FTC Controlled)
Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) run jointly by the FBI and NW3C
Social Security Administration (Office of Inspector General)
US Department of State Passport Services: Report your lost or stolen passport by filling out a DS-64 form (Call 202-955-0430).

To arm yourself against further incidents, protect your credit and identity by contacting the following:

Identity Theft

Identity Theft Resource Center (a non-profit organization) - Victim Resources
The Michigan Secretary of State: Have a "Verify Driver's Identity" (Driver's Alert) placed on your driving record/history (517-322-1589).

Credit Card or Check Fraud

The three major credit tracking companies: Have a "Fraud Alert" placed on your credit record/history. For a more permanent answer to fraud, also place a "Fraud Victim Statement" on your records.

Report the lost or stolen checks to the following check reporting/monitoring organizations:

CheckRite 800-766-2748
Chexsystems 800-428-9623
CrossCheck 707-586-0551
Equifax 800-437-5120
National Processing Co. 800-526-5380
SCAN 800-262-7771
TeleCheck 800-710-9898

Remember that your credit and identity can be compromised at any time. Take the necessary steps to protect yourself and avoid years of confusion and chaos that can accompany credit and identity fraud.

Report Identity Theft

​Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Identity Theft

Credit Card or Check Fraud

Identity Fraud Initiative

Oakland County Sheriff's Office