Fraud & Identity Theft Reporting
If you are a Teaneck resident and have been a victim of Identity Theft or Fraud, no matter where the incident occurred you can use the buttons below to file a report online with the Teaneck Police Department or download a printable version to be filled out by hand.
For your privacy, the data in all online forms will be encrypted when submitted.
[Online Form] Fraud and Identity Theft Reporting [Printable PDF] Fraud And Identity Theft Reporting Form (With Information)
If you wish to submit an incident or crime report other than Fraud or Identity Theft, you may use the Civilian Incident report form.
This is for non-emergency use. Please dial 9-1-1 in case of EMERGENCY.
DO NOT USE THIS FORM TO SUBMIT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES.
Contact the local police department where the crash occurred.
Identity Theft and Fraud Information
If you are a Teaneck resident and have been a victim of Identity Theft or Fraud, no matter where the incident occurred, you can file a report with the Teaneck Police Department. In addition, if your account information or identity has been used in Teaneck, you can also file a report with the Teaneck Police Department. All Identity Theft and Fraud reports will be processed by the Department.
NOTE: If your account information or identity has been used in Teaneck but you are unable to respond to the Teaneck Police Department to file the report, you can file a report with your local Police Department and they will refer the case to us.
Instructions for Reporting Fraud and Identity Theft
Step 1
Obtain a notarized affidavit of forgery from your bank as well as any bank/credit card statements that show fraudulent activity.
The following items must be provided before any investigation will be conducted:
- A notarized affidavit of forgery from your bank.
- An account printout from your bank or online with all the fraudulent activity highlighted. The printout must list the account number and account holder's name.
- Copies of any forged checks.
*If none of the above listed can be obtained, please contact the Teaneck Police Department Detectives to find out what documents you will need to provide.
Step 2
Fill out the Fraud / ID Theft form in its entirety. The Fraud / ID Theft form is included in the Fraud / ID Theft Packet.
Step 3
Attach all documentation (affidavit of forgery, bank/credit statements, copies of checks, etc.) to the Fraud / ID Theft form and turn it in to the Teaneck Police Department front desk anytime or online at teanecknj.gov/policereport
Note: You will be asked to provide a valid picture identification.
Step 4
A Teaneck Police Department investigation report will be generated and copies of the Fraud / ID Theft form and any documentation provided will be made. The original Fraud / ID Theft form and any documentation provided will be returned to you to retain for your records.
Step 5
The entire packet will then be forwarded to the Teaneck Police Detective Division for review.
- A Teaneck Police Detective assigned to your case will contact you within 5 business days and inform you of any referrals or the status of your case if the reported theft or fraud occurred within the city limits of Teaneck.
- If found that the crime had occurred in another police jurisdiction, your report will be referred to the appropriate Police Department.
Note: Generally, a bank or credit card company will require evidence that a crime has occurred when responding to illegal charges paid from your bank account or credit card. An assigned case number is one of many steps in successfully addressing wrongful charges made to your credit.
Warning
A person provides a false report if he/she willfully makes any untrue, misleading, or exaggerated statements in any report to a Police Department which is in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:28- 4b. If it is discovered that a person makes a false report, the Teaneck Police Department will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent.
Reminder
Your case will be closed unless/until you provide the information listed in step 1.
Internet Crimes
Please report internet crimes to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. This is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of investigation (FBI), the National White-Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Social Security Crimes
Please also report crimes involving your social security number/card to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-ID-THEFT or 1-877-438-4338.
If you have any questions feel free to contact the Teaneck Police Department - Detective Division
Monday- Friday (08:00am – 11:00pm)
900 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
(201)837-2600 x3010
Identity Theft Information
Resources and Other Steps to Help You Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
Make Use of Opt-Out Provisions
Opt-out of pre-approved offers of credit and marketing lists by calling 1-800-680-7293 or 1-888-5OPOUT. Or write to:
Equifax Options, P.O. Box 740123, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241
Experian, P.O. Box 919, Allen, TX 75013
Trans Union, P.O. Box 97328, Jackson, MS 39238
Opt-out of credit reporting industry pre-screened credit approvals by calling 1-888-567-8688. Remove your name, address and telephone number from mail and telephone lists through Direct Marketing Association.
Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
Telephone Preference Service, P.O. Box 9014, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Caution
Do not give any OPT-OUT service your Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Mothers Maiden name or other personal identification information.
Seek Independent Legal Advice
In matters such as Identity Theft, pursuit of a remedy exclusively through the criminal justice
system may be insufficient. In these types of cases, the criminal justice system cannot always
provide individuals with the level of relief they may seek. Therefore, victims of Identity Theft
are strongly encouraged to seek the assistance of an attorney of their own choice for any civil or other remedies that may be available. For individuals who cannot afford an attorney, they can contact the State Bar Association or Legal Services.
Addresses and telephone numbers for those entities in New Jersey are listed below, or consult the telephone directory for your local Bar Association.
New Jersey State Bar Association
1 Constitution Square
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1500
732-249-5000
www.njsba.com
Legal Services of New Jersey
100 Metroplex Dr. at Plainfield Ave., Suite 402
P.O. Box 1357, Edison, NJ 08818-1357
732-572-9100 or 1-888-LSNJ-LAW
www.lsnj.org
In addition, Legal Aid Clinics at the Rutgers University Law Schools in Camden and Newark, and at the Seton Hall University Law School in Newark are available.
Other Sources of Assistance
For information about obtaining free credit reports, visit the Division of Consumer Affairs or contact them at 1-800-242-5846
There are non-government, non-profit groups which have been established to provide assistance to victims of identity theft. One group is:
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Identity Theft Resource Center
P.O. Box 226833,
San Diego, California 92196
858-693-7935
www.privacyrights.org or www.idtheftcenter.org
The above information was obtained from the Website of the New Jersey Attorney General's
Office - Division of Criminal Justice
Where To Go for More Information
Federal Trade Commission Accepts Complaints from ID Theft Victims
Phone: (877)ID-THEFT (877-438-4338)
http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft
New Jersey state Attorney General's Office Posts information on its website
US Postal Service To report theft of mail or fraudulent change of address form use
P.O. Box 400
Phone: (877) 876-2455
www.usps.com/postalinspectors
Social Security Administration
P.O. Box 17768
Baltimore, MD 21235
Fraud Hotline: (800) 269-0271 (4:00pm to 11:00pm EST)
Fax: (410) 597-0118
www.ssa.gov
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission To report suspected fraud or criminal behavior that is related to MVC operations
Call their 24-hour MVC Tip Line toll-free:
866-TIPS-MVC (1-866-847-7682)
Motor Vehicle Commission Victim Assistance Unit
P.O. Box 166
Trenton, NJ 08666
609-633-9450
Credit Reporting Agencies
It is important to include your social security number and current address when writing to the following credit bureaus:
Equifax
Experian
Trans Union
Contact Us
Township of Teaneck
818 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: (201) 837-1600
