How Do You Request A Fraud Alert With A Credit Reporting Agency?
If you have ever been a victim of identify theft, you know the importance of keeping your information private. You have to be careful about where you enter your Social Security number, your credit card number, and even your birth information and address because thieves have found ways to take on your identity using these basic details. It is especially important in this Internet Age to protect your personal information. But even if you haven’t been affected by identity theft, you should immediately request that a fraud alert be placed on your account with each of the major credit reporting agencies. Decide if you want to place a temporary alert (90 days to a year) or a long-term fraud alert that will last for up to seven years. Call each credit reporting agency (the contact information for the three major agencies can be found under “Resources” below). Express your concerns about your identity being compromised, and also explain any specific cases where you believe that there has been
