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Contact each of the three major credit bureaus ? Equifax, Experian and TransUnion ? individually to freeze your credit: Equifax: Call 800-349-9960 or go online. ... Experian: Go online to initiate, or for information call 888?397?3742. ... TransUnion: Call 888-909-8872 or go online.

If you froze your credit report with each of the major credit bureaus ? Experian?, Equifax® and TransUnion® ? you'll need to contact all three individually. You may also need the PIN or password you received when you initially froze your credit. Keep in mind, a credit freeze and credit lock are different.

Review the earnings posted to your record on your Social Security Statement and report any inconsistencies to us. Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes.

Freezing your credit is free, and you'll need to do it with all three credit bureaus to lock down each of your credit reports. And again, the freeze will stay in place until you lift it.

Contact each of the three major credit bureaus ? Equifax, Experian and TransUnion ? individually to freeze your credit: Equifax: Call 800-349-9960 or go online. ... Experian: Go online to initiate, or for information call 888?397?3742. ... TransUnion: Call 888-909-8872 or go online.

To unlock your SSN: Sign into your myE-Verify account. Click Manage my SSN. Click Unlock my SSN.

You can lock your SSN by calling the Social Security Administration or by creating an E-Verify account. Also, you can contact all three of the nationwide CRAs to place a freeze on your credit reports.

Credit bureaus must place the freeze no later than five business days after receiving your written request. How long does it take for a security freeze to be lifted? Credit bureaus must lift a freeze no later than three business days after receiving your request.