An incorrect address on your credit report is one at which you've never lived and it can be a signal of identity theft.

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Submit copies of the police report and the FTC affidavit to the bank, along with a letter explaining the situation. Make it ...

A: Report the crime to your local police and file an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at ...

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Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

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