In this video, I show you stepbystep how to place a credit freeze for yourself and your children. I cover both the online process for adults and the paper process for children. I also provide direct links to the three credit bureaus' websites.

A credit freeze is a free way to protect your credit from identity theft. When you freeze your credit, no one can open a new account in your name without your permission. This can help prevent identity thieves from opening credit cards, taking out loans, or even getting utility services in your name.

If you have children, it's especially important to freeze their credit. Children have a clean credit history, which makes them attractive targets for identity thieves. A credit freeze can help protect your child's future financial security.

Here are the 3 links to each of the Credit Bureaus’ website to apply for a child credit freeze:

Experian: https://www.experian.com/help/minorr...
Equifax: https://www.equifax.com/personal/educ...
Transunion: https://www.transunion.com/creditfre...

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Here is a simple written request template to mail in with Transunion documentation. Please replace the [TEXT] with your family’s information.

[ENTER DATE HERE]


TransUnion
P.O. Box 380
Woodlyn, PA 19094

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to request to place a protected consumer freeze on [ENTER CHILD’s NAME]’s individual file.

I have included the follow supporting documentation with this letter:
[PLEASE CHANGE DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU SEND]
Proof of Parentage = Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate
Proof of Parent’s Identity = Copy of [Parent’s Name]’s Driver’s License
Proof of Child’s Identity = Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate

Thank you for your assistance with my child’s protected consumer freeze.

Sincerely,
[PARENT’S NAME]

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