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I registered. I figured my data is already exposed, so this is not incremental. I got a date in mid September, so I will see what to do next then. I figure I am
by banned1 9y ago
I registered. I figured my data is already exposed, so this is not incremental. I got a date in mid September, so I will see what to do next then. I figure I am already exposed anyway, and the protection will be needed.
Now, I wonder if it's best to DIY on the credit freeze thing. The only thing is that it appears that a freeze needs to be redone every few months.
- macintux 9y agoFrom what I read this morning, there are two types of freezes: one needs renewed, the other doesn't.
- tonyztan 9y agoA "fraud alert" is valid for only 90 days. A "security freeze" remains in place until you lift it with your PIN code, which is provided when you place the freeze. FTC: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faq... Experian: https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html https://www.experian.com/freeze/center.html TransUnion: https://freeze.transunion.com/sf/securityFreeze/landingPage.jsp https://freeze.transunion.com/sf/securityFreeze/landingPage....
- ryanburk 9y agoit is really important to be aware that the duration of the freeze varies based on your state - it isn't always "until you lift it". I believe pennsylvania is an example where it is a 7 year term.
- TaylorGood 9y agoI just froze mine yesterday. Seems like the only way to stay somewhat proactive on your SSN being misused.