Here's how to contact the three credit bureaus:
Equifax Inc.
In care of minor child
P.O. Box 105139
Atlanta, GA 30348
Write a letter stating your concern or request and include the child's Social Security number and a copy of their birth certificate as well as the parent's ID (i.e. driver's license).
TransUnion
The company handles these inquiries through a secure website. Visit www.transunion.com and search for "Child Identity Theft Inquiry."
Experian
PO Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
Write a letter and include: a copy of your driver's license, proof of address such as a bank statement or utility bill (copy OK), a copy of your child's birth certificate and Social Security card, your child's full name, date of birth, and home addresses for the past two years.
For more information about child ID theft, visit:
www.idtheftinfo.orgwww.idtheftcenter.orgwww.ftc.gov, search for "Child ID theft"
Short-staffed agencies have pared back data they collect and share, creating blind spots for state and local governments and businesses.
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