What are the charges for credit card fraud?

I have fraud charges on my credit card?

• An online company contacted me about a purchase I made but questioned it since the phone number given was not me but they had my full name and credit card number & exp date. When the phone number given was not me he looked me up on directory assistance. Because of this I checked my account and found numerous online purchases that were not me. I immediately canceled that card, but I am wondering if I need to worry about my other cards or identity theft. A couple of the charges were for credit reports online. I am freaked out and nervous. Is there anything else I can do right now to protect myself?

• Answer:

  Put a fraud alert with the credit bureaus. They will notify you each time someone is trying to open new accounts using your information. It is free. Equifax 1.(800) 525-6285 Experian 1 (888).397-3742 TransUnion 1 (800) 680-7289 You need only call one of the three bureaus, and they'll notify the others.