make your free request to place a fraud alert on a passport

what is a request to place a fraud alert on a passport?
for an identity thief, a passport is a prime target. if you suspect fraudulent activity on your passport, let the state department know with a request to place a fraud alert on a passport. maybe someone stole your passport, maybe you lost it, or maybe an identity thief somehow got ahold of your passport number. there's a lot someone can do with your passport and it can be difficult to clean up; so make sure your identity is protected. filing a request to place a fraud alert on a passport can help you prevent complications and stop identity theft.
when to use a request to place a fraud alert on a passport:
- you're notifying the state department of fraudulent activity on your passport.
- you want to follow up a phone call or online claim with a letter.
- you're ensuring that a fraud alert is put on your passport file.
sample request to place a fraud alert on a passport
the terms in your document will update based on the information you provide

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u.s. department of state
passport services
consular lost/stolen passport section
1111 19th street, nw, suite 500
washington, dc 20036
re: request fraud alert
dear sir or madam:
this letter confirms the conversation i had with on
i am requesting that the u.s. department of state include a fraud alert with my name so that it may be aware of any suspicious activity regarding my passport.
enclosed are the following document(s) regarding my identity theft:
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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