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If you are a victim of identity theft and submit a copy of a valid identity theft report that you have filed with a Federal, State or local law enforcement agency, then you may request an Extended Fraud Victim Alert, which lasts for 7 years.
To place a fraud alert at the Experian Fraud Alert Center, visit the webpage, select the type of alert you want, and follow the instructions on how to upload or mail in copies of your ID, proof of address and any other required documentation.
When you place a fraud alert on your credit report, you can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus. Duration: A fraud alert lasts one year. After a year, you can renew it. Cost: Free. How to place: Contact any one of the three credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
After you submit a fraud alert request, Experian will immediately: Place a temporary fraud alert or security notice on your credit file; Remove your name from prescreened credit solicitation lists for six months; Notify other nationwide credit bureaus of your request; You can also ask Experian to send you a free credit report by mail.
You may contact any of the three nationwide credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to request a fraud alert. Once you place an alert with one of the bureaus, that bureau will send your request to the other two bureaus.
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If your identity is stolen, you can contact the credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – to place a fraud alert or security freeze on your report.
Here’s how to place a fraud alert with Experian™: Visit the Experian™ fraud page. Select the “Add a fraud alert” option. Select the type of fraud alert you want to request. You can place an initial or active-duty fraud alert. To place an extended fraud alert, you’ll need to download and mail an Extended Fraud Victim Alert Request Form.
You can request one online through the TransUnion Service Center. Add Fraud Alert. Extended Fraud Alert. An extended fraud alert lasts 7 years. You can only request one by mail because we need extra documentation that proves your identity and confirms identity theft.
You can use Experian's Fraud Alert Center to add an initial or active-duty alert to your credit report online. You can also upload a copy of your identity theft report or police report to request an extended fraud alert, or submit the request and supporting documents by mail.