— -- You reach into your purse or pocket and it's gone. You've lost your wallet – or worse, it's been stolen.
Now what?
After you determine that the wallet is definitely gone and not just hiding in a couch cushion, there are some steps you must take quickly:
Equifax: (800) 525-6285 or www.equifax.comExperian: (888) 397-3742 or www.experian.comTransUnion: (800) 680-7289 or www.transunion.com
(Sources: FDIC, FTC, Social Security Administration)