News4JAX is helping you figure out if someone has stolen your identity, how to fight back, and how to keep thieves from taking your identity in the first place.
When in place, it keeps potential creditors from accessing your credit report.Identity thieves will be blocked from opening accounts in your name.
The FTC says credit freeze is also helpful if you’ve already been a victim of ID theft. or had your information exposed in a data breach. And the good news, the FTC says a credit freeze won’t affect your credit score, and you can still use your existing credit cards, can apply for a job, and you can rent an apartment. You can temporarily lift the freeze and then put it back in place. The freeze lasts until you remove it.While a fraud alert doesn’t limit access to your credit report, it does tell a business to check with you before allowing a new account to be opened in your name.
A fraud alert lasts one year – but you can renew it for free. If you’ve experienced identity theft in the past, you can get an extended fraud alert that lasts seven years. In addition, the credit bureaus willProtections for active-duty militaryIf you’re an active-duty service member, you can place a free, active-duty alert on your credit report byThe alert will make it harder for someone to open a new credit account in your name.
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