Sample Letter To Creditor, Collection Agencies, Credit Issuer Or Utility Company Notifying Them Of Death And Identity Theft printable pdf download

Sample Letter To Creditor, Collection Agencies, Credit Issuer Or Utility Company Notifying Them Of Death And Identity Theft

SAMPLE LETTER TO CREDITOR, COLLECTION AGENCIES, CREDIT

ISSUER OR UTILITY COMPANY NOTIFYING THEM OF DEATH AND

IDENTITY THEFT

DATE

Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State, Zip Code

Account Number of Deceased Person

Name of Creditor, Collection Agency, Credit Issuer or Utility Company

Billing Inquiries

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to notify you that [enter full name of deceased person] died on [enter

date of death] and that [enter name of deceased person] has become a victim of

identity theft. (Provide identifying information for the deceased person, including

full legal name, date of birth, location of birth, Social Security number and

previous five addresses). (Describe your relationship to the deceased person,

such as spouse or executor/trustee of estate).

(Describe how you became aware of the identity theft, such as by receiving

collection notices, bills or credit cards; reviewing credit reports; being notified by

law enforcement or a government agency; or by receiving information from a

family member, friend or attorney who has direct knowledge of the crime).

(Describe in detail any information you have regarding how the identity theft

occurred, including the alleged identity thief, dates and location of the identity

theft and the fraudulent acts themselves, such as any fraudulently opened

accounts, bad checks, credit card abuse, or misuse of the deceased person’s

name, Social Security number, state driver’s license or identification card before

or after the time of the deceased person’s death).

Please begin an immediate investigation of these fraudulent activities and notify

me of the results. Please also provide letters of clearance when your

investigation is complete.

Enclosed is a copy of the death certificate for [enter deceased person’s name],

and (list any documentation or evidence related to the identity theft, such as a

police report, as well as identifying and/or official documents that prove your

relationship to the deceased, such as power of attorney or executor/trustee

documents).

Sample Letter To Creditor, Collection Agencies, Credit Issuer Or Utility Company Notifying Them Of Death And Identity Theft