A police officer is responding to a victim of identity theft. After taking the report from the victim, the officer should advise the crime victim to take certain actions to minimize any loss. Which statement below is NOT one of the actions a victim should take?

A) Contact the fraud departments of each of the three credit reporting agencies.
B) Close all of your current bank accounts and bank at a new financial institution.
C) Contact all credit card companies where you have an account.
D) If unauthorized new accounts have been opened through utility or telephone companies or if the victim's own service is being used to make unauthorized calls, contact the utility or service provider immediately.


Answer: B

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