An active duty alert adds an extra layer of protection to the credit records of servicemembers while they are deployed.

If you’re concerned about identity theft, data breaches, or someone gaining access to your credit report without your permission, you might consider placing a credit freeze on your report.

Safeguard your personal information, whether it is on paper, online, or on your computers and mobile devices.

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Here's an overview of what to know and do about identity theft.

A fraud alert can make it harder for an identity thief to open more accounts in your name. You can place a fraud alert by asking one of the three credit bureaus. It has to put the alert on your credit report and tell the other two credit bureaus to do so. The alert lasts one year.

Warning signs include credit or debit charges you don’t recognize, bills for accounts you didn’t open, and IRS notices that say you filed multiple tax returns.

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