Fraud Alert vs Credit Freeze: Which One Should I Use?

Not sure whether to place a fraud alert or a credit freeze? Both help protect you from identity theft, but they work differently. Watch this short video to learn the key differences between the two, when to use each and how to set them up.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00-0:11 Introduction

0:12-0:22 What Is a Fraud Alert?

0:23-0:37 Types of Fraud Alerts

0:38-0:56 When To Place a Fraud Alert

0:57-1:08 What Is a Credit Freeze?

1:09-1:29 When To Place a Credit Freeze

1:30-1:51 Should You Place a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze?

1:52-2:10 Final Thoughts