Someone using my address for credit card

If you're getting a notification that your billing address is incorrect and you know you haven't made any changes to it, call your bank right away—it could be the case that an identity thief changed the information, and you'll want to close your card as soon as possible.

1. How do I stop someone using my address?
2. What if a scammer has your address?
3. What can a stranger do with your address?

How do I stop someone using my address?

If someone is using your address without your permission, and you're receiving post addressed to someone else, simply write 'not at this address' on the envelopes and post them back to the senders. You don't need to put new stamps on them. The senders should soon stop sending correspondence to your address.

What if a scammer has your address?

As soon as you think you've been the victim of a change-of-address scam, follow these steps: Contact your local U.S. Postal Inspection Service office. If you don't know the phone number for the local office, contact the general U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455. Press option “4” to report mail fraud.

What can a stranger do with your address?

Anyone can buy services with your address and charge them to you. Plus, they can also sign up for other things such as credit cards or online accounts that you did not authorize.