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Notify your bank of an unauthorized address change: Letter to Notify a Bank of an Unauthorized Address Change

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Other Names: Letter to Notify a Bank of a Fraudulent Address Change
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What is a Letter to Notify a Bank of an Unauthorized Address Change?

A Letter to Notify a Bank of an Unauthorized Address Change allows you to inform a bank when someone other than yourself has changed the address on your accounts. Unauthorized address changes could be an early sign of identity theft or a simple mistake - either way, it's best to fix the issue before it becomes a problem. A Letter to Notify a Bank of an Unauthorized Address Change can help stop identity theft and sort out your account. 
 
If it's been awhile since you received a bank statement a Letter to Notify a Bank of Unauthorized Address Change might be necessary. An account change can happen for a number of reasons, but what's important now is what needs to be done to fix it. Sending a letter to your bank accomplishes a number of things: first, it gives your bank notice that there's a problem to fix - second, it documents the incident so you can argue your case if you have to remove false charges or dispute fraudulent withdrawals. There's a chance that the bank just made a mistake but it's best to be prepared. Get everything cleared up with a Letter to Notify a Bank of an Unauthorized Address Change.

When to use a Letter to Notify a Bank of an Unauthorized Address Change:

  • Your bank has a new, incorrect, address on file for you.
  • You've received a notice of address change from your bank, but you didn't request a change.

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Re: Notice of Unauthorized Change of Address

 

 

This letter confirms the conversation I had with you on

 

I am the owner of the following account, for which the mailing address has been changed without my authorization.

 

My bank account number is # .

 

The correct mailing address for my bank statements is:

 

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Please change my mailing address immediately and send written confirmation that you have done so. Please contact me in the future before allowing any changes to be made.

 

Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. (preferred) or (alternate)

 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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