You never know if you have already been a victim! You could have false info on your credit report and not know it! I know it is scary to think that but everyone should check their credit reports every year to make sure the info is legit.
I was SO afraid to check mine because I had heard stories about people finding credit cards they had not opened and loans, etc. that were false. But I checked mine a few months ago and I felt so much better after I did and found out that it was just fine!
So check out your credit! It will even list past credit cards and their status. For instance, my car was stolen last year with my credit card statement and info inside! I cancelled that card pronto, and that was reflected on my credit report to keep me safe!
I went to
MyFico.com to get my report from the main 3 agencies and it didn't cost that much at all. DO IT!
As for what happened to you though adduncan, that sucks big time and I am super sorry. At least the police caught them and you have documented proof that you are not irresponsible with your money, someone else was!
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