Mary discovered someone had stolen her purse and discovered the thief was using her name and credit cards.After filing a identity theft report, Mary should:

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Getting a copy of her credit report and checking it regularly can help Mary monitor any suspicious activity on her accounts and report it immediately to the credit bureaus. It is also recommended to place a fraud alert on her credit report to alert creditors to verify her identity before granting credit in her name. Changing her name and credit cards may be necessary but should not be the first step taken. Moving is not a practical solution and filing a police report is necessary but may not necessarily lead to the recovery of stolen items.

Mary Discovered Someone Had Stolen Her Purse and Discovered the Thief