Appendix . Appendix
Model letter for use following the compromise of US Social Security numbers; this letter could be adapted for use in the UK or any other jurisdiction.
Dear _____________,
We are contacting you about a potential problem involving identity theft.
[Describe the information compromise and how you are responding to it.]
We recommend that you place a fraud alert on your credit file. A fraud alert tells creditors to contact you before they open any new accounts or change your existing accounts. Call any one of the three major credit bureaus. As soon as one credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the others are notified to place fraud alerts. All three credit reports will be sent to you, free of charge, for your review.
Equifax | 800-525-6285 ... |
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