Multiple payday loans seemingly opened in my name without my consent.

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Yesterday I received dozens of texts, emails, and phone calls from multiple payday lenders saying my application has been accepted. Obviously someone got a hold of my information, but I’m not sure to what extent. The emails have my name and my email address, but I don’t know what other information may have been used. I’ve already locked my credit and set up fraud alerts on the three main credit bureaus but I’m unsure what else I need to do right now other than monitor my credit. I’m hesitant to reach out directly to any of these payday lenders, just in case there’s something a bit more nefarious happening here.

Any suggestions?

Posted Feb 1, 2025, 6:38 PM UTC

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