Since data breaches are inevitable and identity thieves and fraudsters are not going to quit their efforts, you may be wondering how to freeze your credit. Credit freezes are simple to request and can help you prevent thieves from using your credit information for opening new accounts. Use the Credit Freeze Request document if:
You're a victim of identity theft and want to protect your credit.
You want to prevent others from using your credit information.
You suspect identity theft.
You want to freeze a family member's credit reports.
If you do not need to apply for credit any time soon, you may want to consider freezing your credit report to help combat identity theft and credit card fraud. Credit Freezes are also powerful tools for helping protect the identity of your vulnerable family members such as your children or elderly parents who, in most cases, are not opening new accounts. Other names for this document: Credit Freeze Request Form, Security Freeze Request, Credit Report Freeze Request