How can I protect myself?
Contact Scorite to subscribe to our Fraud protection service. This service is valuable to anyone looking to protect themselves from this unfortunate crime.

Always:
Safeguard your PIN
Make sure that you are receiving utility bills, credit card statements and bank statements every month.
Request your credit report frequently
Protect your personal information
Report lost or stolen credit cards or ATM/debit cards immediately

Never:
Carry any unnecessary credit cards or your social security card with you.

What steps should I take if I have been a victim?
Contact each creditor that may have been affected by fraudulent charges to explain the situation to them.
Contact the credit bureaus to add a fraud statement to your credit report.
File a police report with your local police department. Some Creditors may require this be done and is good to have for your records in the event that this tragedy comes back to haunt you later on.

How can I recover from identity theft?
Notify the bank of any lost or misplaced checks. Place a stop payment if necessary.
Close your bank accounts and open new ones
Order new bankcards
Change passwords
If your passport is stolen, contact the passport office.
If your mail was diverted, contact the post office.
Advise the utility companies that someone may attempt to open an account in your name