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Mail scams concerning my address with unknown adressees

By Terry Savage on January 01, 2021 | Wild Card

I live alone and receiving mail to unknown person with my address. Catalogs and mail from vendors etc that is referring to that unknown person’s new home. What is this possible scam about and how do I act now? Thank you in advance for your kindness and response. JD

Terry Says

I think it would be a good time to read your credit report and freeze it at each of the three bureaus. You can get one free credit report each year from each of the three bureaus by going to www.AnnualCreditReport.com. Don’t sign up for any protection. But do get your credit report and look for unknown cards or inquiries on it. Then, just freeze your credit so no one can open new credit in your name. If you own your own property, be especially careful that someone did not take out a mortgage on it.

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