[Anthony S.]

Guys,

Just found out yesterday that I've been the victim of identity theft. Someone has my social security number and address and is scurrying around opening charge accounts in my name and buying lots of crap. I've already filed a police report, contacted those companies that I know fraudulent accounts were set up with, contacted Social Administration hotline, accessed the FTC id theft website, and opened a fraud alert through the credit reporting companies. Was wondering if anyone else has been through this and if so, if they could offer any advice about additional safeguards or avenues of inquiry I should pursue. I assume checking to see if a change of address was filed is an additional step I should take. Any ideas?