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Credit Defense

Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: A Decision and Setup Guide After Identity Theft

A credit freeze restricts access for new-credit decisions; a fraud alert prompts identity checks. Both are free and can be used together. Request a freeze separately at each nationwide bureau, but request a fraud alert through one bureau, which notifies the others.

September 25, 2026Read article

Consumer Law

Identity Theft Legal Remedies: FTC IdentityTheft.gov, the Police Report, and the Credit Freeze Step

Identity theft has a federal recovery framework most people never use. This guide walks through the IdentityTheft.gov report, when to file a police report, and how a credit freeze actually stops new accounts from opening.

June 17, 2026Read article