> A security freeze essentially blocks any potential creditors from being able to view your credit file, unless you affirmatively unfreeze or thaw your file bef

> A security freeze essentially blocks any potential creditors from being able to view your credit file, unless you affirmatively unfreeze or thaw your file beforehand. I feel pretty sure they can probably pinky-promise that they really are inquiring about the right person and still do at least a soft inquiry.