FTC Consumer Alerts: Free credit freezes are here

Free credit freezes are here by Andrew Smith, Federal Trade Commission, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Gail Hillebrand, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, Associate Director, Division of Consumer Education and Engagement Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, starting September 21, thanks to a new federal law.  Here's what you should know: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/free-credit-freezes-are-here?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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