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Drew Blankenship

The Free Credit Freeze That Stops Identity Thieves Cold

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A free credit freeze can prevent identity thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name without affecting your credit score or existing accounts. Pexels

Over one million cases of identity theft are reported every year, costing Americans tens of billions of dollars. In fact, one in five adults will experience identity theft of some sort in their lifetime. There is software and all kinds of programs to help you avoid this devastating problem, but the most effective defense is actually free (and pretty easy). It’s called a credit freeze. Here’s what you need to know about credit freezes and how they can protect you from identity theft.

What a Credit Freeze Actually Does

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