How to Place a Credit Freeze
How to Place a Credit Freeze Credit Monitoring by David B. Coulter Share Share Email If you have been a victim of identity theft or suspect cybercriminals are abusing your personal information, identity theft insurance is one of the best weapons you can have in your arsenal. With a credit freeze, you are able to […]
What is a Credit Freeze?
What is a Credit Freeze? Credit Monitoring by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email A credit freeze is used to prevent potential lenders or other businesses from reviewing your credit reports and credit scores without your consent. This prevents identity thieves from opening credit accounts in your name, even if they have your social security number […]
Fraud Alert vs. Credit Freeze: What’s the Difference?
Fraud Alert vs. Credit Freeze: What’s the Difference? Credit for Beginners by David B. Coulter Share Share Email If you suspect that fraudsters have targeted your personal information and accounts, the unfortunate reality is that you’re probably right. A case of identity theft occurs every two seconds in the U.S. Fraudsters are relentless, but that […]