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Identity TheftWhat is Identity Theft? Identity Theft is when someone other than yourself uses your personal identification information such as your name, date of birth or social security number without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft. Correcting Criminal Records at the KBI Central RepositoryIf you believe your personal identification information has been used by another individual whose criminal history is held at the KBI Central Repository, you should file a complaint with the Central Repository by completing and submitting an Identity Theft Claim Form. Click here for instructions. Fill out the top portion of the first page and the second page. Include a passport quality photo and a photo copy of a government issued photo ID with the claim form. Then take the Instruction Page, the Claim form, the copy of your photo ID and passport quality photo to your local police or sheriffs department to be fingerprinted. The local law enforcement agency will verify your identity with a government issued photo ID, and then fingerprint you directly on the claim form. To insure the integrity of the fingerprints, the law enforcement agency will mail the form to the KBI Central Repository for processing. The KBI will only accept claim forms that are submitted by a law enforcement agency in an official agency envelope. You may be asked to provide postage. Once the KBI receives your Claim Form we will compare your fingerprints and personal identification supplied on the claim form against the Central Repository’s fingerprint and criminal history files. If a fingerprint analysis verifies that your personal identifiers appear on another individual’s criminal record held at the KBI Central Repository, then that person’s record will be flagged as ‘Stolen Identity’. Your identifying information will not be removed from the criminal history files. Once your claim has been reviewed and completed, the KBI will provide you a certified letter stating the results of our review. There is no charge for this service. You will need to keep the certified letter available to show potential employers that are going to do a criminal history search to confirm you have been a victim of identity theft. Filing Criminal ChargesYou should report the identity theft to your local law enforcement agency. In Kansas identity theft is prohibited by K.S.A. 21-4018, and is a level 7, person felony. Completing and submitting the Identity Theft Claim Form to the KBI Central Repository does NOT result in filing charges against the identity thief. You must go to your local law enforcement agency to file charges. Keep a copy of the police report. You may need it to validate your claims to creditors. If you cannot get a copy of the report, at least get the report number. Federal Trade CommissionYou should also report your identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This information will assist law enforcement in tracking the thieves and stopping them. The FTC will refer victim complaints to appropriate government agencies and companies for further actions. You can obtain the FTC claim form on their web site at www.consumer.gov/idtheft or call them toll free at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); TDD 202-326-2502; or write: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20580. Filing with the FTC is a separate action from filing with the Kansas Central Repository. Consumer Reporting AgenciesContact one of the three major credit bureaus to place a fraud alert on your credit report. Once the fraud has been confirmed the other two bureaus will be automatically notified and notices will be placed on your report. You will also be sent all three reports for free. Once you receive your reports check them carefully. If there are any errors on the report contact the credit bureau immediately. Equifax Experian TransUnion Other agencies to contactDepartment of Motor Vehicles (DMV) – If you think your name or SSN is being used by an identity thief to get a driver’s license or ID card, contact your local DMV. Social Security Administration - to verify the accuracy of earning reported and request a copy of your statement call 1-800-772-1213. Related websitesFederal Trade Commission Identity Theft and Fraud Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Social Security Online – Identity Theft
Special NoticesIdentity Theft Notice for Veterans - June 2006 - www.firstgov.gov/veteransinfo.shtml ScamBusters – September 2006 - http://www.scambusters.org/identitytheft.html |
