FYI, freezing the credit of your minor children is a bit more involved than

Aug 26, 2024
4:34:10pm

CrashMcLarson All-American

doing it for yourself/spouse. You have to send a bunch of sensitive documentation by mail:

http://www.facebook.com/NerdWallet

Child Identity Theft: How to Protect Your Child’s Credit - NerdWallet

Child identity theft is when a minor’s personal information is used to open fraudulent accounts in their name. Freezing a child's credit is one way parents can protect kids.

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/child-identity-theft

https://assets.equifax.com/assets/personal/Minor_Freeze_Request_Form.pdf

Child Identity Theft Services

If you suspect your child is a victim of identity theft, you can request to see if your child has a credit report, add a fraud alert, or add/remove a security freeze.

https://www.experian.com/help/minor-request.html

https://www.transunion.com/credit-freeze/credit-freeze-faq#freeze-other-minor-0

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