Use this free identity theft affidavit and dispute letter if fraudulent accounts appear on your credit report. Paired with an FTC Identity Theft Report from IdentityTheft.gov, it asks the bureaus and creditors to block information that resulted from identity theft under FCRA Section 605B.
[Your Full Name] [Your Street Address] [City, State ZIP] [Date] [Credit Bureau or Creditor Name] [Address] Re: Identity theft — request to block fraudulent information (FCRA § 605B) [Your Name] — SSN ending in [XXXX] To Whom It May Concern: I am a victim of identity theft. The account(s) and information listed below were opened or used without my knowledge or authorization. I am requesting that you block this information from my credit report under the FCRA (15 U.S.C. § 1681c-2). Fraudulent item(s): - Account/Creditor name: [Creditor Name] - Account number: [Account Number] Enclosed are: - A copy of my FTC Identity Theft Report (from IdentityTheft.gov); - A copy of my government-issued ID and proof of address; and - [A copy of my police report, if one was filed]. Please block these items, notify the furnisher(s) as required by law, and send me written confirmation. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name]
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Go to IdentityTheft.gov and create your report and recovery plan. This report is the key document that unlocks your FCRA rights.
For some accounts, a police report strengthens your case. Bring your FTC report with you.
Fill in the letter and attach your FTC report, ID, and proof of address (copies only).
Send by certified mail to each bureau and each creditor involved. Keep copies and receipts.
Good to know: Filing a false identity theft claim is illegal and constitutes fraud. Only use this template if you are a genuine victim of identity theft.
If you are a genuine victim of identity theft, the consumer-rights law firm we partner with may be able to help you dispute and pursue removal of fraudulent accounts, and in some cases pursue compensation for certain FCRA violations.
Working with our partner law firm, you may be able to:
The legal work is handled by an affiliated consumer-rights law firm, not by Mesa Group Consulting. Mesa is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Eligibility and outcomes depend on your specific situation.
Reviewing your case generally requires an active credit-monitoring account so the team can see your three-bureau report. SmartCredit is one option ($29.99/month). Affiliate partner; Mesa may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Important: Filing a false identity theft claim is illegal and constitutes fraud. Only pursue this if you are a genuine victim of identity theft.
It is a sworn statement that specific accounts or charges are the result of identity theft. Combined with an FTC Identity Theft Report, it lets you request that fraudulent items be blocked from your credit report.
Not always, but it can help. The FTC Identity Theft Report from IdentityTheft.gov is the core document; some creditors also ask for a police report.
When you provide a valid identity theft report, the bureau generally must block the disputed information quickly, though timelines and outcomes vary by case.
This template is provided for educational purposes and general guidance, based on consumer-protection laws and common practice. Mesa Group Consulting is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; for complex situations, consider consulting a consumer-rights attorney. Only dispute information that is genuinely inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable, and never misrepresent facts to a credit bureau or creditor, which may violate federal law. Results vary by situation.