Tips to help organize your identity theft case

• Follow up all phone calls you make in writing. Use certified mail, return receipt requested, when you mail the letters. Also keep detailed notes of all conversations you have, including dates, times, name of person you spoke with, etc.

• Keep copies of all letters or forms you mail. If possible, hold on to the originals of supporting documentation, like a police report and letters to and from creditors. Send out copies only.

• Create a filing system for all of your paperwork.

• Store all of your files even after your case is resolved. Problems can arise again, and if they do, you'll be prepared.