re: So I think my identity was stolen

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I've called Experian and put a fraud alert with all 3 credit agencies and got a copy of my credit report from all 3. There's nothing on any of the reports suspicious.

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Extended Fraud Alerts

If you’ve created an Identity Theft Report, you can get an extended fraud alert on your credit file. When you place an extended alert, you can get 2 free credit reports within 12 months from each of the 3 nationwide credit reporting companies, and the credit reporting companies must take your name off marketing lists for prescreened credit offers for 5 years, unless you ask them to put your name back on the list. The extended alert lasts for 7 years.

How to Place An Extended Fraud Alert

Contact each of the 3 nationwide credit reporting companies. Ask the company to place an extended fraud alert on your credit file.
The company may have you complete a request form.
Include a copy of your Identity Theft Report when you submit the form and your letter.
Placing an extended fraud alert is free.

Mark your calendar.
The extended alert stays in effect for 7 years.
Update your files. Record the dates you made calls or sent letters.
Keep copies of letters in your files.

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