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a credit freeze is a good way to mitigate the risk of further damage to your finances and identity," says Greg Mahnken, a former credit industry analyst with Credit Card Insider. "If an identity ...

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A credit freeze blocks new hard credit inquiries, preventing anyone from opening new lines of credit in your name. Only you can flip the switch, usually when you want to take out a loan or open a new ...

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You can freeze your Experian credit file online, by phone or by mail. Freezing your credit reports could be smart if you’re worried about someone opening new credit cards or loans in your name.

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