So many Americans worry about their credit; for good reason. Following the recent hacker breach at Equifax, some tips have surfaced on how to keep your identity safe. Credit freezing seems to be the topic of discussion as of late and here are some tips via - The Verge
Credit Freeze:
Prices per freeze vary depending on where you live, but often times, you can get these freezes for free if you prove you're a victim of identity theft. Here are the contact numbers for each company, as well as backlinks to their dedicated freeze landing pages.
- Equifax: 1-800-685-1111
- Experian: 1‑888‑397‑3742
- TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872
- Innovis: 1-800-540-2505