How  Identity  Thieves  Acquire  Personal  Information  for  Fraud  Purposes

 

 

A fraud alert is a notice that is placed on your credit report that alerts credit card companies and others who may extend you credit that you may have .

 

Credit freezes and fraud alerts can protect you from identity theft or prevent further misuse of your personal information if it was stolen.

 


What To Know About Credit Freezes and
Fraud Alerts

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-credit-freezes-and-fraud-alerts