Question
Is Credit Lock Down / Credit Freeze Right For Me?
Answer
Credit Lock Down / Credit Freeze is an important step in reducing risk of Identity Theft. Other steps also include periodically reviewing your Credit Report, initiating Credit Surveillance / Credit Monitoring, initiating Fraud Alerts, withholding personal data from strangers, and more... If you are actively looking for a job, looking for credit card offers, looking for a home to rent, then Credit Locking may not be optimal. Creditors, landlords and employers require to see your Credit Report, and removing a Credit Lock can take up to 3 to 5 days. If you are already a victim of Identity Theft, Credit Locking will reduce the likelihood of issuance of additional loans in your name. Ultimately, once you are informed about the nature of credit locking, and knowing your own personal situation and requirements, you are in the best position to answer the question: is Credit Locking / Credit Freezing right for you ?
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