Identity Theft

Identity theft is when someone else uses your personal information without permission to make illegal purchases, withdrawals, or open accounts. They may use your personal information such as your social security number, credit card numbers, date of birth, and mother's maiden name to perform fraudulent activity using your identity.

Who should I notify if I think I have been a victim of IdentityTheft?

Important Contact Information

If you think you have been a victim of fraud, below are important numbers you should know.

Rockland Trust
800.222.2299

Attorney General Consumer Hotline
Visit www.ago.state.ma.us or call 617.727.8400

Federal Trade Commission Hotline
Visit www.ftc.gov or call 1.877.IDTheft

Massachusetts Bankers Association
Visit www.massbankers.org or call 617.523.7595

Office of Consumer Affairs Hotline
Visit www.state.ma.us/dob or call 617.727.7780 or 888.283.3757

The Credit Reporting Bureaus/Fraud Departments

Equifax
P.O. Box 15069
Atlanta, GA 30348
888.766.0008

Experian (formerly TRW)
P.O. Box 9532
Allen, TX 75013
888.397.3742

Transunion
P.O. Box 679
Fullerton, CA 92634
800.680.7289