How Do I Report Fraud to Verizon FiOS?

Verizon FIOS helps to ensure the security of people against identity thefts and account hacking. When you decide to file a fraud claim on Verizon FIOS, you will require to have proof of your identity and address and have a police report. You should then confirm that you agree to the terms of Verizon and then upload the claim form. A specialist at Verizon will notify you on the status of your claim.

Verizon FiOS helps to protect the privacy of people and protects people from frauds or scams in their Verizon accounts. Verizon helps to solve identity thefts, account takeovers and unauthorized credit transactions. Verizon can also protect you from receiving suspicious emails.

How to Report a Fraud to Verizon FiOS

When reporting fraud to Verizon FiOS, you can follow these guidelines or call the customer support at Verizon so that they help you to file a claim.

The first step before filing a Consumer claim, follow these guidelines;

1. Ensure that you have proof of your identity in the form of a current copy of an identification form from the government

2. Have a rental lease or mortgage agreement or utility bill that will serve as proof of your residence

3. Have a copy of a police report because identity theft is a crime and Verizon FiOS cooperates with law enforcement agencies when doing investigations

If you are filling business claims, you will need to have two of these documents;

1. You must have a photo ID that has been issued by the government.

The second document can be one of these;

1. A current and valid business license

2. A registry that is issued by the attorney general for a non-profit organization

3. A notarized business lease which acts as a proof of the business's primary address which is for validation

4. First 3 pages of articles of incorporation

5. A certificate of ethical conduct that has been issued by the secretary of state and is fully validated.

6. A copy of a police report of the identity theft

7. Submit these documents in a format that cannot like pdf or png

The second step is to agree to the terms of Verizon;

1. Read the agreement

2. Understand that by filling the claim, you are asking Verizon to investigate the identity theft

3. Certify that you have given accurate details

4. Understand that you are permitting Verizon to contact you on any information regarding your claim

5. Understand that your information will be safe and that it might be encrypted when being transmitted

6. Understand that you may Vbe prosecuted if you file a fake police report

7. Confirm that you agree to this Terms of filing a fraud claim

The third step is to fill the claim form. Fill in the details below;

1. Your full names

2. Your date of birth

3. Your social security number

4. Your employment details with the name of the employer, the telephone number of the employer and their address

The fourth step is to fill in the below information about your claim;

1. filling in the details of how you became aware of the fraudulent account

2. confirm if you know the account number of the fraudulent account

3. Write the account number of the fraudulent account

4. Indicate the type of fraudulent account. Is it wireless, wireline or landline or FIOS

The fifth step is to confirm that you have filled in all the required information

The final step is to upload the claim form on the Verizon website

Wait for a call from a specialist at Verizon who will clarify your claim and let you know the status of your claim within two business days.

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