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hlthe2b

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1. Yes! And for your own protection (for those who might not already know) Lock your credit!

Reply to turbinetree (Original post)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 04:55 PM

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You must do so at all three of the Credit Report websites or call them:

To lock (or "freeze" ) your credit, contact each of the three major bureausï¿½Equifax, Experian, and TransUnionï¿½individually online, by phone, or by mail. This free, legally protected action restricts access to your credit report, preventing new accounts from being opened in your name.

Steps to Freeze Your Credit:
Equifax: 1-888-298-0045 or Equifax website
Experian: 1-888-397-3742 or Experian website
TransUnion: 1-888-909-8872 or TransUnion website

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May I make a suggestion.......Someone that was "employed" by Trump/Musk/Doge took your Social Security and all of the [View all] turbinetree Wednesday OP

Yes! And for your own protection (for those who might not already know) Lock your credit! hlthe2b Wednesday #1

Thank you very good advice............I have gotten some letter stating that my information has been compromised turbinetree Wednesday #2

We did this when DOGE was working and downloading data. ihaveaquestion 15 hrs ago #11

K&R 2naSalit Wednesday #3

All of the Republican State AGs tried to investigate other state's voting in 2020 ChicagoTeamster Wednesday #4

I agree................this a national security issue .............end of story.............. turbinetree Wednesday #5

If we don't win the midterms blue-wave Wednesday #6

A fox in every henhouse. BurnDoubt Wednesday #7

Republicans are a now a criminal gang. byronius Wednesday #8

Sorry but realistically the AG will explain that the State lacks jurisdiction over the matter Ponietz Wednesday #9

I think the state attorney generals can file charges...... if someone steals your information yes it is a federal crime turbinetree Yesterday #10