Identity Protection
Habits for protecting your personal identity from theft and misuse.
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Freeze Your Credit Reports
A credit freeze prevents identity thieves from opening new accounts in your name. It's free, takes 15 minutes, and is the single most effective protection against identity theft.
15 minLearn how
Identity ProtectionCheck Your Credit Reports Annually
Review your credit reports from all three bureaus once a year to catch identity theft, errors, and fraudulent accounts early. It's free and catches problems before they spiral.
30 minLearn how
Identity ProtectionProtect Your Government ID and Tax Accounts
Tax-related identity theft cost Americans $5.7 billion in 2023. Someone files a return using your Social Security number, claims your refund, and you spend months proving you're you.
15 minLearn how
Identity ProtectionHow to Recover From Identity Theft
Someone stole your identity. The next 30 minutes matter more than you think. Here's the exact order to do things.
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