Track dates, confirmation numbers, and outcomes. Do not commit this file with real personal data to a public repository.
Incident start date (estimate): _______________ IdentityTheft.gov report filed? Yes / No — Date: _______________ FTC report number (if any): _______________
| Bureau | Date pulled | Unfamiliar items found? | PDF saved location (private) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equifax | |||
| Experian | |||
| TransUnion |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Alert type (initial / extended — confirm on FTC site) | |
| Date placed | |
| Bureau contacted | |
| Confirmation / reference | |
| Expiration date (if known) | |
| Renewal reminder set? |
Official instructions: FTC credit freezes and fraud alerts
| Bureau | Date frozen | PIN/password stored securely? | Date thawed (if any) | Reason for thaw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equifax | ||||
| Experian | ||||
| TransUnion |
| Account or inquiry | Date disputed | Method (online/mail) | Confirmation | Outcome (pending / updated / no change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Repeat section for each bureau as needed.
Credit Plainly reference: how to dispute credit report errors
| Company | Date contacted | Phone or web | Representative notes | Reference number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Department | |
| Report number | |
| Date filed | |
| Copy stored (location) |
- Tax-related — follow IdentityTheft.gov tax section
- Medical — follow IdentityTheft.gov medical section
- Government benefits — follow IdentityTheft.gov benefits section
- Existing account takeover (not new account) — document with bank/card issuer
| Task | Due date | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Re-pull all three reports | ||
| Check dispute outcomes | ||
| Review credit monitoring hub for ongoing habits |
Use this space for timeline summary. Keep sensitive details offline.
Educational template only — not legal advice. Primary recovery resource: IdentityTheft.gov.