What is a Security Freeze?
A security freeze allows the consumer to place a freeze on his or her credit report; providing that procedures and requirements are followed. It authorizes a consumer to allow specified temporary access to his or her report and score during a security freeze.
How to “Freeze” Your Credit Files?
A security freeze means that your credit information cannot be given to potential creditors. A security freeze can help prevent identity theft. Most businesses will not open a credit account without first checking a consumer’s credit history. If your credit files are frozen, even someone who has your name and Social Security number would probably not be able to get credit in your name.
A security freeze is free to identity theft victims who have a police report of identity theft. If you are not a victim of identity theft, then you will have to pay a $10 fee to each credit bureau to freeze your file.
How do I place a security freeze?
To place a freeze, you must write to each of the three credit bureaus. You must provide information to verify your identity. If you are a victim of identity theft, please remember to provide a copy of your police report supporting that claim. Otherwise provide payment of $10 to each of the credit bureaus.
Write to the addresses below to request a freeze.
Equifax Security Freeze
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta GA 30348
* Send request by certified mail.
* Include name, current and former address, Social Security number,
and date of birth.
* Pay by check, money order, or credit card (Visa, Master Card, American
Express or Discover only. Give name of credit card, account number and
expiration date.
Experian Security Freeze
P.O. Box 9554
Allen , TX 75013
* Send by certified mail.
* Include full name, with middle initial and Jr./Sr., etc.
* Include current address and home addresses for the past five years,
Social Security number, birth date, and two proofs of residence (copy
of driver license, utility bill, insurance statement, bank statement).
* Pay by check, money order or credit card. Give name of credit card,
account number and expiration date.
TransUnion Security Freeze
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton , CA 92834-6790
* Send by regular or certified mail.
* Include first name, middle initial, last name, Jr., etc.
* Current home address and addresses for past five years, Social Security
number, and birth date.
* Pay by check, money order or credit card. Give name of credit card,
account number and expiration date.

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