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   What is a security freeze in Equifax?

   • Your security freeze restricts access to your Equifax credit report for the purposes of extending credit in your name. When you want to apply for credit, you can temporarily lift or permanently remove your security freeze. If I don’t create an account or if I’m under 18, are there other ways I can place a security freeze?

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   How do I place a freeze on my Equifax credit report?

   • You can find Freeze on the myEquifax main page. Next time, you can find this option in the main menu, under “Your Identity.” Select "Place a Freeze" or "Manage a Freeze." You can place, temporarily lift, or permanently remove a freeze on your Equifax credit report. Follow the instructions to place or manage your freeze.

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   How do I freeze my credit?

   • Monitor your credit, track your spending and see all of your finances together in a single place. Contact each of the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — individually to freeze your credit: Equifax: Call 800-349-9960 or go online. Check out our step-by-step Equifax credit freeze guide.

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   Should I freeze my credit with Equifax?

   • Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself against identity theft and stop criminals from opening lines of credit in your name, according to money expert Clark Howard. In this article, we’ll show you how to place a security freeze on your credit with Equifax.

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   How it works. 1. You place a credit freeze on your Equifax credit report. 2. Your security freeze restricts access to your Equifax credit report for the purposes of extending credit in your name. 3. When you want to apply for credit, you can temporarily lift or permanently remove your security freeze.

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   You can find Freeze on the myEquifax main page. Next time, you can find this option in the main menu, under “Your Identity.” 3. Select "Place a Freeze" or "Manage a Freeze." You can place, temporarily lift, or permanently remove a freeze on your Equifax credit report. 4. Follow the instructions to place or manage your freeze.

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   Credit freezes are free to request and remove. You will not have to pay for a credit freeze with Equifax, Experian or TransUnion.

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   The easiest way to freeze your credit with Equifaxis to create an online account and request the freeze through the bureau’s website. You’ll then be able to temporarily and permanently remove the block via the website when you’re ready. You can also mail in a request. If you need to request a credit freeze for your child, another adult for whom you...

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   Fraud alert

   After you’ve lifted your credit freeze, you’ll want to continue keeping tabs on your account activity. One way to do this is through a fraud alert. By placing a fraud alert on your Equifax file, you’ll receive a phone call or another type of notification every time a lender pulls your credit. That way, you’ll get a heads up as soon as someone tries to open an account in your name. The nice thing about fraud alerts is that when you place one with Equifax, it will alert TransUnion and Experian...

   Credit lock

   You can also set up a credit lock, which is similar to a freeze, except that you’ll lock and unlock your file via a mobile app. The advantage of a credit lock is that you can set up a biometric login, such as your fingerprint, and unlock your account instantly whenever you want to apply for credit.

   Monitor your accounts

   Check your transaction logs once a week to catch any fraudulent purchases. You can even set up purchase notifications through your bank’s or lender’s mobile app, so you can see every time something gets charged to your account. Make sure to request your free credit report from each of the bureaus every year, which you can do at AnnualCreditReport.com. Review each one carefully to make sure all of your account information is accurate.

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   If you decide you want to freeze your credit with Equifax, you can do so for free online or over the phone. Credit freezes and fraud alerts are helpful if you think your data has been exposed or you suspect you might be the victim of identity theft. But general vigilance is essential to protect your data and your finances.

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Equifax: Call 800-349-9960 or go online. Check out our step-by-step Equifax credit freeze guide. Experian: Go online to initiate, or for information call 888‑397‑3742. Here’s a detailed...

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   Mar 8, 2023 · 1. Create an online account to freeze your report online. The quickest and easiest way to freeze your Equifax credit report is to set up a free online account with Equifax. Go to https://my.equifax.com/membercenter/#/login and click the link to "Register Now." [2] A basic account is free.

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   Mar 30, 2020 · In order to freeze your credit with Equifax online, you’ll need to head here: Equifax Security Freeze. You will need to give Equifax some information in order to prove your identity. This includes your: Name. Previous name, if applicable. Address for the last two years. Date of birth. Social Security number. Mobile/Phone number.

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   Mail: Equifax Security Freeze. P.O. Box 105788. Atlanta, Georgia 30348-5788. Experian. P.O. Box 9701. Allen, TX 75013. TransUnion. P.O. Box 2000. Chester, PA 19016. How do I remove the security freeze? When you request your security freeze, you will be given a personal identification number or password.