An initial fraud alert indicates to anyone requesting your NCTUE Disclosure Report that you suspect you are a victim of fraud. When you or someone else attempts to open a service account in your name, the service provider should take steps to verify that you have authorized the request. If the service provider cannot verify this, the request should not be satisfied.

An extended fraud alert is similar to an initial alert, except that it lasts for 7 years, and to verify your request, a service provider must contact you on the telephone number(s) you provided to NCTUE when you requested the extended fraud alert. A valid police report showing that you have been a victim of identity theft is required to place an extended fraud alert.

An initial fraud alert indicates to anyone requesting your NCTUE Disclosure Report that you suspect you are a victim of fraud. When you or someone else attempts to open a service account in your name, the service provider should take steps to verify that you have authorized the request. If the service provider cannot verify this, the request should not be satisfied.

An extended fraud alert is similar to an initial alert, except that it lasts for 7 years, and to verify your request, a service provider must contact you on the telephone number(s) you provided to NCTUE when you requested the extended fraud alert. A valid police report showing that you have been a victim of identity theft is required to place an extended fraud alert.