Report Identity Theft/Fraud

Safeguard your finances with these tips, information and steps. 

How To Report

Step 1

Call LAPFCU immediately: (877) 695-2732

Step 2

Contact LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT and file a report

Step 3

Contact all three CREDIT BUREAUS and ask them to place fraud alerts and a credit freeze on your accounts

 

Step 4

Change any PASSWORDS that may have been compromised

PASSWORD TIPS

  • Use a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
  • Create longer passwords, which are harder to guess
  • Don’t use personal information, such as birthday, name, or address
  • Change your passwords periodically
  • Create a different password for each account you have
  • Use a reliable password manager

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

ACTIVATE YOUR CARD/CHANGE PIN

REPORT LOST/STOLEN CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS

Fraud Claim/Resolve Dispute

Lost/Stolen Card

  • Bills for accounts you don’t have or for products and services you didn’t buy
  • Your credit card is unexpectedly declined
  • Your credit report shows new accounts that you don’t recognize
  • You don’t receive bills or other mail regularly

LAPFCU is a full-service credit union for sworn and civilian professional employees of police and sheriff's departments and their family members in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.