How Do You Add Fraud Alert To Equifax?
If you suspect you may have been a victim of identity theft, you may want to add a fraud alert to your Equifax credit report. Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, allows consumers to place fraud alerts on their credit reports for free. A fraud alert will send up a “red flag” to a potential creditor or lender, and cause them to pursue additional verification (to make sure it’s you–not someone else–who’s requesting credit in your name). There are two types of fraud alerts; a temporary alert (90 days) and an extended alert (seven years). Determine how you want to file your fraud alert. You can add a fraud alert to your Equifax credit report online or by telephone. Visit the Equifax Alerts page (https://www.alerts.equifax.com) and complete the application. Click “Submit” to file your fraud alert online. Call Equifax by telephone to file your fraud alert. Equifax’s automated fraud alert number is 1-800-525-6285. Follow the voice prompts to file your fraud alert. Make photocopie
