Sample Letter To New Creditor
(account opened in your name fraudulently)
If your identity has been stolen and new accounts opened in your name, you may use this template to advise the new creditors of the situation.
Date
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State Zip CodeName of Creditor
Fraud Department
Address
City, State, Zip CodeDear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to dispute an account opened fraudulently in my name. I am a victim of identity theft, and I did not open account number (give number of fraudulent account). I am not responsible for any charges made to this account.
Enclosed are copies of (use this sentence to describe any enclosed information, such as police report, ID Theft Affidavit, Request for Fraudulent Account Information forms) supporting my position. I am also requesting copies of any documentation, such as applications and transaction records, showing the transactions on this/these fraudulent account(s).
Yours truly,
Your name
Enclosures: (List what you are enclosing.)
____________________
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