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Identity Theft & Fraud

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Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: Which One Do You Need?A woman with natural hair sits at a sunlit kitchen table reviewing papers next to a laptop and a cup of coffee.
Identity Theft & Fraud

Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: Which One Do You Need?

Both are free and both help protect you from identity theft. Here's how a credit freeze and a fraud alert differ, and when to use each.

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Calvin Harvey II

October 19, 2026

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Account on Your Credit Report Not Yours? Do This FirstPerson reviewing a laptop screen on a couch at night.
Identity Theft & Fraud

Account on Your Credit Report Not Yours? Do This First

An unfamiliar account on your credit report could be a mixed file or identity theft. Here are the first steps to take and where to report it.

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Calvin Harvey II

October 15, 2026

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