Submitted by creditrepair on Thu, 02/21/2008 - 23:29.
Is that really total protection from identity thieves?
More and more people whether they have been a victim of identity theft or not are finding it a feasible option to freeze their credit. This is actually a new phenomia.
What is a security freeze you ask?
A security freeze prevents anyone including: credit card companies, land lords, employers, department stores, auto financing companies and lastly an identity thief from viewing your credit report. So which means every time you apply for a mortgage, car loan, job or even to Macys to buy furniture, you will have to put a lift on the freeze. Now many argue that this could be a pain in the neck. However, with identity theft at it's all time high in the United States, more and more states are compling to credit freeze. This is such a popular topic that this
Article on How to freeze your credit report got
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Is there a total protection tactic?
Close to total protection. Step 1 Freeze your credit report at all 3 credit reporting agecies. Step 2, sign up for a top of the line identity alert package below, please click the lifelock identity theft banner below for more information.
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