Identity theft prevention by Credit Freeze | www.IdentityTheft.info

The credit bureaus are keeping quiet about the best identity theft prevention option, the Credit Freeze.

They apparently dont want you to know about the credit freeze (a.k.a. Security Freeze) because once your credit is frozen they can not sell your personal credit information to numerous marketers.




We want you to know about this little known secret and ask that you share it with your friends and family; the most effective personal option for identity theft prevention is the credit freeze, period.




A credit freeze is a more effective method of identity theft prevention than a fraud alert (what Lifelock and others sell) because with a fraud alert, creditors still have access to your credit file and often ignore the alert and grant credit anyway!

So both methods are aimed at stopping identity thieves from obtaining new credit lines in your name but the credit freeze is a much more potent protection for consumers concerned with identity theft prevention.

Because the credit freeze is only obtainable directly from the credit bureaus (and they dont want you to know about it) there is very low public awareness about this identity theft prevention option.

It is easy to learn how you can freeze and unfreeze your credit at the three major credit bureaus through the use of a credit freeze. We show you how, step by step in this video.

Please visit http://www.IdentityTheft.info, for more information about a security credit freeze and identity theft prevention.



Identity theft affects fifteen million victims a year resulting in fifty billion dollars in fraud. As these numbers show the impact of identity theft is staggering.
What can you do to protect yourself? Hi, Im Bob Sullivan from MSNBC. The safest and frankly the only effective way to stop many types of identity theft is to place a security freeze on all three of your credit files.

A freeze prevents anyone from accessing your credit report. Without that credit history a company wont approve a loan or issue a credit card. So identity thieves can not get credit in your name.

Let me take you inside id theft for the info you need to get a security freeze.

Credit freezes arent free. Prices vary from state to state. If youre a victim of identity theft credit bureaus may waive the fee. You will have to contact all three credit bureaus; Experian, Equifax and TransUnion and provide them with your personal information. The process will be slightly different at each bureau.

At Experian you will first get this warning that a security freeze may make your life very difficult, but dont worry because it is not permanent. You can lift the credit freeze if in when you want to apply for credit. Now, pick your state. Then you will be asked for your name, social security number, date of birth, current and past addresses dating back two years, a copy of your drivers license and one utility bill. Notice you will pick a pin unlock code, write that down and put it in a safe spot. You will need it later to have the credit freeze lifted. Send the paper work by certified or overnight mail to Experian PO Box 9544 Allen, TX 75013 and in a few weeks you will get a notice from Experian that your credit file is frozen.

You will need to contact the other two credit bureaus too to be sure your credit is safe.
Again, it is important to note that to obtain the highest identity theft prevention level you must put a security freeze in place at all three credit bureaus.

To get a credit freeze from Equifax, send a certified letter with the requested information, a utility bill for proof of address, a police report if you are a identity theft victim and payment. Fees are different depending on where you live so you should check for your state online.

TransUnion wants similar information; a copy of your drivers license and payment. Send your credit freeze request to TransUnion Fraud Victim Assistance Department PO Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834. In a few states residents can apply by phone.

Security freezes offer real piece of mind to people who are worried about identity theft prevention. Remember a credit freeze may delay any new loans, credit applications or other purchases you legitimately want to make so you will have to plan ahead for thawing that credit freeze.

There is no full proof method of identity theft prevention but a credit freeze is currently the best option available.

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[lulubirdi]

Is the Equifax "ID protect" lock/unlock feature the same as a credit freeze?

[IdentityTheftExperts]

The Equifax product is actually called ID Patrol. It is similar to a credit freeze but weaker in a few key areas consumers should be aware of.

ID Patrol allows users to lock part of their credit file BUT this lock does not:

1) stop marketers from buying your credit file from the bureaus

2) stop potential employers from accessing your credit file

Thus, ID Patrol is a good step in the right direction but is a watered down version of a security credit freeze.

[Krabbypattycake]

I have never had a credit card and am a victim of ID theft, but she is only using my SSN. I checked my credit report and have have numerous inquires on the report, but no accounts in good standing. Does me never having had a credit card have anything to do with the fact that she hasn't used my credit?

[IdentityTheftExperts]

The fact that you have never had a credit card has little to do with the thief not using your credit. SSN thieves have other motives in addition to financial theft (e.g., employment, medical, criminal - where a crook is arrested and gives your name to the police to avoid getting a criminal record in their own name).

Is the thief is using your SSN for employment?

You are welcome to message me privately.

[ejpoeta]

i wonder if this is basically what that lifelock does. i know that the credit industry or the credit bureaus have been trying to stop it. that explains it all.

[IdentityTheftExperts]

No, they put fraud alerts on your credit file.

A credit freeze is much more potent than a fraud alert. A credit freeze does not allow anyone to access your credit file - where a fraud alert only tells those who access your credit file to watch out for fraud.

[devildad1620]

If I could I would opt out of the whole credit market. I believe that debt is bad. I have never wanted a credit card. I bank with a credit union that does not use credit reports for anything. They go by your record with them and length of membership.

Debt is a sin for a reason. It enslaves people.

[funluvinthug]

I wish my folks had done that for me before I became an ID theft victim a few years back. I am still having to deal with the problems some JA put upon me!

[outcold19]

My thoughts on your video...

1) Don't make a video and then have several pop-ups talking about different information. It takes away focus from the video.

2) Putting a freeze on your credit makes it nearly impossible for anyone to do anything with your credit....including you. While it may be useful for some, just remember, when you want to use your credit be prepared to wait days before the freeze is lifted.

[realestatejt]

You seem to know a lot about this topic, keep up the good work!

[pshark]

BUNCH OF CROOK!!!!

NEVER SIGNED UP FOR FOR YOUR SCAM SERVICE AND YET YOU FOUND A WAY TO CHARGE US THROUGH OUR PHONE BILLS!

THERE'S A PLACE IN HELL WAITING FOR YOU!!!!

[555rush]

how long does it take to "unfreeze" once you decide you need to use it?

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[Louis69]

I don't see why anyone should have to pay to have their identity protected. The damn government should be doing it for us with the damn tax dollars they steal from us on a daily basis instead of wasting it on stupid shit like the war on drugs or pointless wars over seas.

[brotherRob3]

Hey, you Devil (Dad) - where did you hear that "debt is a sin" ? I glanced at your personal page and the things that are shared there so I was surprised to see you discussing the concept of sin. But, of course, if all debt was truly a sin then it would be a very serious matter to many of us.

[TazRulesNY]

I suspect all these negative ratings/thumbs down people are getting on here are by the scum bags who steal credit info.