When you place an initial fraud alert on your credit report, you can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three credit bureaus. How long it lasts: An initial fraud alert lasts one year. You can choose to renew it. Cost: Free. How to place one: Contact any one of the three credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion ... More @Wikipedia
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