Freeze or Un-Freeze Your Credit Reporting
A credit freeze is a powerful safeguard against identity theft—it locks down your credit report so no one can open new accounts in your name.
Contact each of the nationwide credit bureaus:
To protect your financial identity, search for the terms ‘Freeze,’ ‘Credit Freeze,’ or ‘Security Freeze’ on the major credit bureau websites. Initiating a security freeze is a highly effective way to start securing your credit report from unauthorized access and preventing identity theft. Whether you are preparing for a future mortgage or simply safeguarding your personal data, locking your credit ensures that no new accounts can be opened in your name without your explicit permission.
Stay in full control of your financial security wherever you are. After activating your accounts, download the mobile apps to easily toggle your credit freeze on or off directly from your phone.
Click below to get the official apps on your device:
- iOS Users: Download via the App Store
- Android Users: Get it on Google Play