Resources:

Pegasus Bank has compiled a list of resources that can be used in protecting against and reporting fraud.

Credit-Reporting Bureaus

It is a good idea to check your credit report on an annual basis. To request a credit report contact one of the following companies:

Experian: 1-888-397-3742 - www.experian.com
Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 - www.equifax.com
Trans Union: 1-800-888-4213 - www.transunion.com

To report credit report fraud contact:

Experian: 1-888-397-3742
Equifax: 1-888-766-0008
Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289

Deposit Account Verification

ChexSystems, Inc. provides deposit account verification services to its financial institution members to aid them in identifying account applicants who may have a history of account mishandling. ChexSystems, Inc. is a consumer-reporting agency. You may contact ChexSystems at:

Chex Systems, Inc.
Attn: Consumer Relations
7805 Hudson Road
Suite 100
Woodbury, MN 55125.
By phone at 800-428-9623 or fax at 602-659-2197

Websites

The Consumer Debit Resource site is dedicated to helping you develop good debit practices, basic knowledge and skills to manage and maintain checking accounts, so that you can build a solid foundation that will allow you to fully participate, enjoy, and access mainstream financial services.

www.consumerdebit.com/consumerinfo/us/en/index.htm

Social Security Administration

For questions regarding your Social Security Number, or if you feel someone has obtained your number please call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 or visit their web site at:  http://www.ssa.gov .

Federal Trade Commission

For complaints:

Ask for a copy of Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Id, a free comprehensive consumer guide to help you guard against and recover from identity theft.

Check Verification Companies

Equifax: 1-800-337-5689
TeleCheck: 1-800-710-9898
Scan: 1-800-262-7771

National Do Not Call Registry

www.donotcall.gov/
The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will not expire.