ITRC Letter Form 116 - Claim of Fraudulent Account:
To a Collection Agency and/or Merchant

ITRC Letter Form 116 is a form letter to be sent to collection agencies (or lawyers acting as collection agencies), or merchants to notify them that this may be a case of identity theft.  Please do not send the completed form to the ITRC, as we have no legal authority to clear your record for you.

For additional information, refer to ITRC Fact Sheet 116 - Your Debt Collection Rights.

The information in this publication is not to be considered legal advice.    This information is a resource for you and has been helpful for other victims in similar situations.   If you have any legal questions or concerns, you should consult with a consumer law attorney.

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