A credit freeze involves putting a block on your credit reports, whereas a fraud alert is more like flagging your file. “A ...

To freeze your credit, you'll need to contact each of the three major credit bureaus individually. Once your credit is frozen ...

Danni Santana has spent seven years as an editor and business journalist covering industries like sports, retail, restaurants, and now personal finance. Most recently he worked as a retail editor ...

What can you do to protect yourself from identity theft? One effective strategy is freezing your credit. Here's what you ...

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I went back and forth on freezing my credit for weeks before I actually did it. As a personal finance editor covering identity theft, I knew it would make it harder for cybercriminals to open a ...

Millions of Americans have had their information stolen in security breach and, if you're a victim, freezing your credit can help.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Worried about identity theft? Freezing your credit might be the answer. Every day we hear of data breaches putting thousands or more people at risk for identity theft.