Setting fraud alerts in your credit reports is free and easy. Simply call or visit the credit reporting agencies and request a fraud alert be placed in your report. Doing so should cause new credit requests to be validated by calling you at the phone number you provide. It doesn’t always work, so stay on top of your report. Also remember to renew these alerts every 90 days! Here are the contact numbers and websites to set alerts at. Set your alert with all three agencies to ensure complete coverage. This is a free service.
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; www.equifax.com
Experian: 1-888-397-3742; www.experian.com
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289; www.transunion.com
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