How to Place a Credit Freeze for FREE!

Place a security freeze on your credit report for FREE!  The 3 major credit reporting agencies, Transunion, Equifax & Experian are offering this service to you.

As a matter of fact, placing a  freeze is designed to prevent anyone from obtaining credit or getting a loan in your name. With this in mind, it is one way to protect your credit.

Will Placing a Security Freeze affect my credit score?

I want to emphasize, by placing a security freeze on your credit report, this will NOT affect your credit score. Learn how to get your FREE credit report.

What happens if I want to apply for a loan?

The first thing to remember, is to lift or remove the freeze from the 3 major credit reporting agencies before you start applying for a new credit card, loan or mortgage.

If you forget to lift the freeze, it may delay the approval of your loan, mortgage or credit card.

Check out how I helped an 18 year-old build credit to buy a house!

How to place a Freeze

There are 2 ways to place a freeze. The first option is to go online, to each website and add a security freeze. The second option is to contact each major credit reporting agency by phone.

Another key point is you may freeze a minor child’s credit report.

Information Needed to Place the Security Freeze

Be prepared to enter your personal information. For example your name, address, date of birth, & social security number.

Furthermore, for security reasons, you may be asked to answer questions regarding your credit history. For example, when you opened a mortgage, or the name of the institution your auto loan is held.

It’s important to use a secure wifi. A locked home wifi is the best.

The websites for the 3 major credit reporting agencies

In addition, I have included the phone numbers if you are more comfortable making a phone call.

  • Equifax
  • Equifax.com
  • Myequifax.com – to temporarily or permanently lift a credit freeze.
  • 888-378-4329
  • Transunion – their free credit protection is called TrueIdentity
  • Transunion.com
  • 1-800-916-8800
  • Your credit report will not automatically be locked. I had to log into TrueIdentity and click on “Lock My Report”.
  • Experian
  • Experian.com – Go to the tab “Credit Support” and scroll down to “Security Freeze”
  • 1-888-397-3742

As a result, placing a security freeze on your credit report will protect you from unauthorized individuals from opening credit cards, loans and mortgages in your name.

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I hope you found this information helpful!

Any recommendations I make should be taken into consideration with your values and goals. You should make the best decision that aligns with your family’s values.

As a Financial Coach, my mission is to help families save more, spend less so they can buy and do the things most important to them and spend their time and energy focusing on their kids.

Spending quality time with your kids is more important than stressing about finances. Instead of going to friends and family and sharing your financial struggles, reach out to me. I love talking about money, values, assessments and strategies to make positive changes to your financial habits to live a life you love.

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