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Plan a Temporary Freeze Lift

Record the reason, target date, bureau, and confirmation steps for a future lift.

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U.S. Federal Trade Commission — Understanding Your Credit
A credit freeze is free and lasts until removed. Consumers must contact each of the three nationwide credit bureaus. A freeze does not affect a credit score, but it does not stop charges on existing accounts.
Reviewed 2026-10-04. A freeze is not a complete fraud-control plan. It does not stop misuse of existing accounts. Procedures can change; use current official instructions and consider the person's circumstances.

Use the bureau's current instructions. Do not store security answers, passwords, PINs, or identity numbers.

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