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Identity Theft
What Is Identity Theft?
When someone uses your name, birth date, or other identifying information to commit a crime or conceal their true identity, that is called identity theft. It can also involve unauthorized use of your credit cards or check fraud.
Who Are the Victims?
Identity theft or fraud can happen to anyone, anywhere. Some crimes are committed in person via a lost or stolen purse or wallet, but more frequently, identity theft or fraud happens online.
Reporting Identity Theft
If you have experienced identity theft, you can file a report with the Gunter Police Department. Here's how:
- Fill out an Identity Theft Affidavit (PDF)
- Include any proof you have that you have experienced identity theft. Proof could be a credit report from all three bureaus or a letter from the IRS or a collection agency
- Bring it to the Gunter Police Department and give it to the duty officer, and we will create a report
- We will investigate
- Either we will find the perpetrator or close the case
Reporting Credit Card Abuse or Check Fraud
If you have experienced credit card abuse, you can file a report with the Gunter Police Department. Here are the forms you will use and instructions for submitting them:
- Credit Card Abuse Affidavit in English (PDF)
- Credit Card Abuse Affidavit en Español (PDF)
- Check Fraud (Forgery) Affidavit in English (PDF)
- Bring your completed forms to the Gunter Police Department and hand them to the duty officer. We are located at 102 N. Preston Road, Gunter, Texas 75058.
Learn More
The Federal Trade Commission website has additional information.