Identity Theft
What To Do If Your Passport, ID or Credit Cards Are Lost or Stolen
Make a list of missing items
File a police report detailing the missing item
Please note that interpreters are not readily available at allpolice stations.; The Foreigners’ Police station usually has English speakers and is located at Olsanska 2, Prague 3, 974.820.238. A police station is also located next to the Embassy at Vlasska 362/3, 974.851.730.
Request copies to submit to your creditors and others that may require proof of the crime.
Contact your credit card company to cancel your card
American Express (336) 393.1111
Local American Express Office
Vaclavske Nam. 56
Prague 1
(420) 222.800.222
MasterCard (636) 722.7111
Visa (410) 581.9994
877.IDTHEFT (877.438.4338)
Equifax 001.888.766.0008
Experian 001.888.397.3742
Trans-Union 001.800.680.7289
Contact the Social Security Administration if your SSN was listed on any lost document
001.410.965.9334
Contact the Post Office if your home address was listed on any lost document
Contact your bank to protect your accounts
Obtain emergency funds, if needed. The Western Union office closest to the Embassy is ‘CHANGE’ by St. Nicholas church, located at Malostranske namesti 6, 257.535.808, Monday – Sunday 8:30 – 22:30.
