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How to request a credit freeze by certified mail
This form can be used to request a credit freeze with any or all of the credit bureaus. To be safe, send your letters certified mail — return receipt requested. Keep a copy of your letter and attach the return receipt to it when it comes back to you in the mail. Then keep it in a safe place!
I would like to place a security freeze on my credit report.
_________ _________ __________________ ________
First name Middle Last name Suffix (Jr.III)
Previous name or maiden name (if applicable):
_____________________________________________________________
Current address: (include zip code)
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Former address (for those who have moved in last 5 years):
1)________________________________________________________________________________________
2)________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth_____________________________(xx-xx-xxxx)
SS#____________________________________
Drivers’ License State and Number_________________________________________
One piece of ID is included which verifies my address:
(copy of driver’s license, government issued ID, water bill, electric bill)
Method of payment*
Personal check enclosed___________ Money Order enclosed_________
Credit card #______________________Type of card: (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
Name on card_____________________________________________________
Expiration date_____________________
Card ID (three-digit security number on back of card)_________
*IF CLAIMING ID THEFT AND FREE FREEZE, INCLUDE INFORMATION
INCLUDING ID THEFT AFFIDAVIT, POLICE REPORT, DMV REPORT)
MY SIGNATURE:
________________________________________Today’s date__________
Mailing Addresses:
Equifax Security Freeze
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348
Experian Security Freeze
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion Fraud Victim Assistance
PO Box 2000
Chester, PA 19016-2000
More resources:
- Equifax says data breach may have exposed personal info of 143 million consumers
- Equifax data breach FAQs: Answers to your biggest questions
- 5 things to expect when you freeze your credit
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