National Do Not Call Registry
(Separate Website)
Information about the National Do Not Call Registry. The National Do Not Call Registry helps you limit the number of telemarketers who can call you. This Web site also tells you how to file a "Do Not Call Compaint" against a telemarketer for a violation.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
State of Montana Identity Theft Passport Application
(Separate Website)
An Identity Theft Passport is designed to help victims prove to creditors and law enforcement officers that someone has used their identity to commit fraud.
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
10 Steps to Recover from Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
A checklist to help victims of identity theft take the necessary steps to minimize the damage.
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
Sample Dispute Letter - Credit Bureau
(Separate Website)
A sample letter used by ID theft victims to inform a credit bureau that they did not make disputed charges and request that the items be blocked to correct their credit reports. (Please note: MontanaLawHelp.org cannot guarantee that this form is correct. Please contact the Montana Dept. of Justice for more information about this form.)
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
Sample Dispute Letter - Existing Credit Account
(Separate Website)
A sample letter used by ID theft victims to inform a creditor that they did not make the disputed charge or debit, and demand that the creditor notify all three credit bureaus of the problem.(Please note: MontanaLawHelp.org cannot guarantee that this form is correct. Please contact the Montana Dept. of Justice for more information about this form.)
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
Sample Security Freeze Request Letter
(Separate Website)
A sample letter used to notify the three credit bureaus that consumers wish to freeze access to their credit files. (Please note: MontanaLawHelp.org cannot guarantee that this form is correct. Please contact the Montana Dept. of Justice for more information about this form.)
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
Deter. Detect. Defend. Avoid ID Theft.
(Separate Website)
Your one-stop national resource on identity theft. Provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against ID Theft.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
How to Use A Security Freeze on Your Credit to Avoid Identity Theft and Other Problems
(Separate Website)
A security freeze is one of the best ways to prevent identity theft. By putting a security freeze on their credit files, Montanans can prevent those files from being shared with potential creditors.
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
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