Financial Crimes Unit

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Description of Unit:
The Houston Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit investigates criminal offenses committed in the city limits of Houston which pertain to forged or counterfeit documents, credit card and debit card abuse, identity theft, embezzlement or bribery.

To make a report or add information to a previous report:
(713) 222-3131
Ask for the Teleserve Unit to make a report over the phone. Call the Financial Crimes Unit at (713) 308-2500 if original report was made by a patrol officer.

 

To obtain a copy of your police report:
HPD Records Division 1200 Travis – 23rd Floor Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 308-8585


Click For Information Relating To The Following:

• Checks - Stolen

• Counterfeit Checks

• Credit Cards

• Internet Fraud

• Identity Theft

• False Application to Obtain Credit


Resources:

• Victim Information Letter

• Investigative Process - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Referral Resources:

• Federal Trade Commission

• Affidavit

• Postal Inspector - 713-238-4400

• Social Security Fraud Hotline – 1-800-269-0271

• National Check Fraud Service – 1-843-571-2143


Credit Bureaus:

• Trans Union

• Equifax

• Experian


Check-Processing Companies:

• Telecheck: 1-800-713-9898

• Chexsystems: 1-800-428-9623

• Global Payments Check Service: 1-800-860-9061


Contact Information:

Financial Crimes Unit: 1200 Travis – 8th Floor Houston, Texas 77002

(713) 308-2500