How to Permanently Remove a Security Freeze on Equifax

If you've been a victim of identity theft or if you just want to safeguard your credit report, you can place a freeze on your Equifax file. A freeze will prevent your information from being reported to creditors and other companies. Although a security freeze can help prevent further identity theft or information dissemination to unwanted parties, you may want to lift the freeze once you're sure your information is secure. A security freeze remains on your report until you request that it's lifted.

Instructions

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Navigate to the Equifax "Place, Temporarily Lift or Permanently Remove a Security Freeze" website.

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Fill in the personal information requested on the form. For example, you'll need to provide your name and Social Security number.

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Type the code verification into the "Code Verification" box, then click the "I Accept the Terms of Use" radio button and click "Submit."

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Click the radio button next to "Permanently Remove a Security Freeze" and then click "Next." To confirm that you want to remove the security freeze, click "Submit."