Kelly Cutrara

Kelly talks to Eva Velasquez, President and CEO of the Identity theft resource center. The RCMP has laid out 4 steps to follow if you suspect or know that you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, or if you unwittingly provided personal information or financial information: Step 1 - Contact your local police force and file a report. Step 2 - Contact your bank/financial institution and credit card company Step 3 - Contact the two national credit bureaus and place a fraud alert on your credit reports. Equifax CanadaToll free: 1-800-465-7166 TransUnion CanadaToll free: 1-877-525-3823 Step 4 - Always report identity theft and fraud. Contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre