FREE CREDIT GUIDE

How To Freeze & Protect Your Credit

Freezing your credit is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from identity theft and unauthorized accounts. When your credit report is frozen, lenders cannot access your credit file to open new accounts.

Below are the official links to freeze or unfreeze your credit with each bureau.

Why Freezing Your Credit Matters

A credit freeze prevents lenders from accessing your credit report. This means identity thieves cannot open credit cards, loans, or financing accounts in your name.

Key benefits

  • Helps prevent identity theft
  • Completely free by federal law
  • Only takes a few minutes to activate
  • Can be lifted anytime when applying for credit

Freeze Your Credit With Each Bureau

You must freeze your credit separately with each credit bureau.

Equifax

Place or remove a credit freeze directly through Equifax's secure portal.

Experian

Experian allows you to manage your credit freeze instantly through your account portal.

TransUnion

TransUnion allows you to freeze and unfreeze your credit file through their TrueIdentity portal.

Prefer To Call Instead?

You can freeze your credit by phone if you prefer.

Equifax

1-800-349-9960

Experian

1-888-397-3742

TransUnion

1-888-909-8872

Simple Credit Protection Routine

1. Freeze all three credit bureaus.

2. Leave your credit frozen to prevent unauthorized accounts.

3. Temporarily unfreeze your credit when applying for financing.

4. Once approved, refreeze your credit to stay protected.

Protect Your Credit. Improve Your Profile.

A credit freeze protects your credit from new damage. However, it does not remove negative items already on your credit report.

If you want to review your credit and see what strategies may help improve your credit profile, start by pulling your credit report.

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