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Fraud Alerts

If you are, or suspect you may be, a victim of fraud or identity theft, place a Fraud Alert on your credit report to alert potential creditors or lenders. When alerted, they can take steps to protect you. Once you place a Fraud Alert, you can choose to remove it anytime online.

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TYPES OF FRAUD ALERTS

There are three types of alerts you can place on your file – choose the one that’s appropriate for you.

REMOVE A FRAUD ALERT

Once you place a fraud alert on your credit report, you can choose to remove it at anytime online.

FRAUD VICTIM RESOURCES

Identity theft, data breaches and a variety of financial frauds have become increasingly more common – learn more about steps you can take to better protect yourself.

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Initial Fraud Alert Need/interest: You are concerned about becoming a victim of fraud/ID theft Notes: - Requires appropriate proof of identity and copy of the identity theft report - Place with one CRC¹; it will then notify the other 2 CRCs to place alert - Entitles you to one free credit report at all 3 CRCs ¹CRC = Credit reporting company, for example, TransUnion, Equifax and Experian	Duration: At least 90 days	Next steps: Learn more >> Place Initial Fraud Alert >>

Extended Fraud Alert Need/interest: You are a victim of fraud/ID theft Notes: - Requires copy of identity theft report - Place with one CRC; it will then notify the other 2 CRCs to place alert - Entitles you to 2 free credit reports at all 3 CRCs in first 12 months, then 1 per year thereafter at all 3 CRCs	Duration: 7 years	Next steps: Learn more >> Place Extended Fraud Alert >>

Active Duty Military Alert Need/interest: You are in the military and want to minimize your risk of fraud/ID theft while you are deployed Note: - Place with one CRC; it will then notify the other 2 CRCs to place alert	Duration: 1 year	Next steps: Learn more >> Place Active Duty Military Alert >>

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