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Things to Consider When Deciding Whether to Place a Security Freeze

SecurityFreeze-Consider.pdf | 62.0 kB
November 13, 2007
You’ve been reading and hearing about the “security freeze” to stop new account identity theft. Should you get a security freeze? Here is some information from Consumers Union about this personal choice.

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Norma P. Garcia
Pamela Banks
Michael McCauley
Michelle Jun
Tim Marvin
Suzanne Martindale

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Consumers Union

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