1 Simple Step to STOP Identity Theft (10 min!)

Stopping identity theft doesn't have to be complex. Setting up a credit freeze is one of the best and easiest ways to protect yourself, and in this tutorial I'll explain why it's good and how you can do it in 10 minutes or less.

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Is Security & Privacy to Complex?
0:50 - Introduction to a Credit Freeze
1:09 - How Credit Bureaus Work
3:54 - 2 Warnings about Credit Freezes
4:56 - How to Setup a Credit Freeze on Equifax
7:42 - How to Setup a Credit Freeze on Experian
9:36 - How to Setup a Credit Freeze on TransUnion
11:11 - Don't Forget These Two Things!
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Setting up a credit freeze with the major credit bureaus is probably one of the easiest, fastest ways to secure your identity from hackers and data thieves. Here's a step-by-step tutorial to show you exactly how to do it with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

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[jaeminkim]

You right if people freeze the their report... people minimize the SIM swapping and issuing credit. I did it and I don't have any intention to unfreez my report. Good job

[ua]

I setup credit freezes for the first time last year, gives peace of mind.

[monique.thenurse]

This video is very informative… I came a victim of identity theft in 2021 up until now, and I I frozen my credit report and other things pertaining to my identity to protect myself took a lot of steps to protect my good name

[sentdc]

One big word of caution. If you place a freeze on your accounts your insurance premiums may go up. I went through this before. I placed a freeze and then over a year saw my car insurance premiums slowly go up. It turns out that the insurance company was trying to get my credit score (in the background, or w/o notifying me) and failed; and then automatically increased my premiums.

[ramy]

This is what we really needed. Thanks for making a how video on it 😊

[artkaboom]

Well done I keep putting this off, I thought it would be more of a pain! Many thanks!

[thompsjf]

Great video. Simple to follow. I took your advice and I now have greater peace of mind. More individuals, especially senior citizens need to do this today.

[JamesVeverka-udvr]

Thank you so much Josh. Very informative and to the point. Thanks again Josh and keep up the good work

[olganan]

This is such GREAT & necessary info!! Thank you SO much for sharing!!! I subscribed!! 🙏🏾❤️

[ivalinapasse]

Thanks Josh, Always Important to Protect My Identity against Evil ass Hackers. Great.

[Bair]

Great video, got so distracted with the algorithm blurring out your stubble though lol

[lethalchaos]

Hello thankfor the video. im a victim of identity theft and i freezed my credit right away.

[Buddha_B]

You, Sir, are a GOD send. Thank you.

[jaeminkim]

You right they can not easily change phone number because people freeze the report. Good. I did it

[waymangoree]

Thanks man, really appreciate the info. Blessings to ya

[yooperlooper]

I recently had an unauthorized charge on a credit card that never leaves my desk drawer. The investigation even showed it was ordered by me for someone else but delivered to my address. It was an online purchase but I didn't show up on my order history - it was on someone else's account. I have no idea how that could happen because I didn't order it and the item never showed up at my address and I went though hell trying to get it straightened out with my credit card company. So I totally intend to do this today or tomorrow. That freaked me out!! Thanks for great advice

[dxn]

Good advice Josh not just this one but many other videos as well. What’s the difference between lock the report vs freez? I locked all my 3 bureaus and will get declined if you forgot to unlocked, this happened to me when I submitted application refi my house and forgot to unlock and got declined. This is free that you can locked and unlocked at anytime from bureaus but you have to do all bureaus. That’s all I need. Again thanks for all advice from various topics.

[Jaymac]

Great Information as Always Appreciate all your Knowledge 😎👍

[dennismacwilliams]

I really like and enjoy and learn quite a bit from your video's ?
Thank you very much

[HenryLee-gqvv]

Markham, Lamantia, Shane and Lee Ann have been trying to steal my identity