October 28, 2008, 4:51 pm
To request that a security freeze be placed on your credit file, please use the following letter as a template for your communication with the credit bureau:
| Security Freeze Request Letter |
| To request a freeze from all three credit reporting bureaus, you must send a separate letter to each bureau. Check the appropriate box for each letter: |
□ Equifax Security Freeze
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348 |
□ Experian Security Freeze
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013 |
□ TransUnion Security Freeze
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92834-6790 |
| To Whom It May Concern: |
| I would like to place a security freeze on my credit file. My current full name and mailing address, date of birth, and social security number are as follows: (Also list after it any addresses you had previously over the last 5 years) |
Joseph Somebody
123 Somewhere Street
Somewhere, NY 11234 |
SS #: 123-45-5678 |
Date of Birth : 12/22/1971 |
| As proof of my identity and residence, I am enclosing the following items of proof: (e.g. Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID Card, College ID, Utility Bill, Bank Statements etc.) |
NYS Driver’s License ID #34567812
U.S. Passport ID #1234567
Military Identification Card |
| CHOOSE ONE OF THESE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR REAL LETTER |
Payment Info |
| [OPTION 1] I am an identity theft victim and a copy of my police report of identity theft is enclosed. Therefore, there will be no cost to me for the security freeze. |
| [OPTION 2] I have enclosed a check or will pay the [check CB for fee amt] fee for placing the security freeze by credit card. [TransUnion requires payment by credit card] {MasterCard # 5466123456789876 Exp. Date 10/13 CVV# 456} |
| Respectfully Yours, |
| Signature: _________________________ |
Date: _______ |
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