Each year, more than 10 million Americans have their personal information -- including name, social security number, bank account or credit card numbers stolen. Often times, thieves use this information to open phony credit card, bank or utility accounts. Identity theft can have a far reaching and disastrous impact on victims by destroying their personal credit, preventing them from purchasing a home or even getting a job. Those who fall prey often face an uphill battle to restore their good name.
If you believe you are a victim of Identity Theft, you must takes steps quickly to ensure that further damage is not done to your credit. You will need to file a report with the Upper Southampton Twp. Police Department and this can be done in one of two ways. First, you can come to the police department during normal business hours and speak to an officer. Second, you can contact the Bucks County Radio room at 215-357-8900 and request an officer respond to your residence. This can be done at any time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The officer will take an initial report and you will be given an ID Theft Affidavit packet which you will need to complete.
You can download the ID Theft Packet including the Affidavit from the below link:
For additional resources, you can contact the Federal Trade Commission at the below link: