Money & Debt
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Use the Illinois Attorney General's ID Theft Affidavit linked below to help you record the identity theft that happened to you. The completed form can be sent directly to a creditor , bank, or company that provided the thief with unauthorized credit, goods, or services. You can also include a copy of your police report if you have filed one.
Note: Do not file this form in a court case. If you're sued over debt resulting from identity theft, use the Identity theft affidavit - Credit card and debt buyer cases form for filing in court.
Can I use this form?
To use this form, you must have been a victim of identity theft.
Contact the creditor, bank, or company that provided the thief with unauthorized credit, goods, or services to find out:
- If they'll accept this form, and
- If the form needs to be notarized.
What do I need first?
You will need:
- Victim information,
- How the fraud occurred,
- Information on any law enforcement actions, and
- Information about accounts that were opened in your name, if any.
Worried about doing this on your own? You may be able to get free legal help.
