A credit freeze blocks new credit accounts, but it will not stop tax fraud, account takeovers, or SSN misuse. Here is what ...

If you’ve never been the victim of identity theft, consider yourself lucky. Experts say it’s not a matter of “if” you’ll become a victim, but “when.” And it can take a lot of time and effort to clean ...

Freezing your accounts at the three major credit bureaus is the best way to prevent thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name.

Some people wrongly think a credit freeze means they can no longer use their own credit cards. A credit freeze will stop crooks from opening new credit cards or loans in your name. Consumers are ...

A credit freeze can be a pivotal step to protect yourself from identity theft. When you have a freeze on your credit reports, lenders can’t view them in response to an application for new credit — and ...