FREEZE YOUR CHILD’S CREDIT

To prevent identity thieves from gaining access to your child’s credit and setting up phony accounts in your child’s name, freeze the child’s credit. A child is defined as anyone age 15 and under. Freezing the report is free. Visit the website of the three major credit bureaus to get specific information on what information each one requires. The three major credit bureaus are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.