Help Deter Identity Theft By Freezing Your Credit

Placing a freeze on your credit data is one of the most effective ways to prevent identity thieves from using your info to steal.  Expect it to take 10 minutes of computer time per each adult in your household.  Here is an article from the FTC with more information about what you should know about credit freezes.

And these are the links to the 3 major, and 1 minor credit bureaus with whom you should freeze your credit:

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