PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT WITH A SECURITY FREEZE
A security freeze can help prevent identity theft because it prohibits, with certain specific exceptions, the credit reporting agency from releasing your credit report or any information from it without the express authorization of the consumer. Someone with your name and Social Security number probably will not be able to obtain credit in your name. It is important to note that a security freeze may impact a your ability to obtain credit, and as such, you are encouraged to carefully weigh the risks and the benefits in light of your particular circumstances.
Sample Letters to Credit Bureaus
GETTING TOO MANY TELEMARKETING CALLS OR TOO MANY CREDIT CARD OFFERS?
Scam artists use the mail and telephone every day to defraud Nebraskans. Contact the Federal Trade Commission and register for the Do Not Call Registry. By registering, you make it against the law for most telemarketers to contact you. Call 888-382-1222 or visit www.donotcall.gov to register!
If you would like to reduce the number of pre-screened credit and insurance offers you receive, visit www.optoutprescreen.com or call (888)5-OPTOUT. This is a free service to consumers offered by the major credit bureaus.