How to Freeze Your Credit Experian?

Are you confused about how to freeze your credit Experian and want to cancel your Experian membership? So in this article, we will discuss how you can do it.

There are 3 different ways to freeze your credit Experian which include:

• Online
• Phone
• Mail

Freeze Your Credit Experian Online

To freeze your credit Experian online follow the below steps:

1. Sign up for a free Experian account.

2. Place a freeze to limit access to your Experian credit file.

3. Unfreeze or schedule a thaw at any time.

4. Get alerts when your freeze status changes.

Freeze Your Credit Experian Using Phone

To freeze your credit Experian using Phone: Contact at 888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742).

Freeze Your Credit Experian Using Mail

To freeze your credit Experian using mail: You can do it by mailing a request to Experian Security Freeze, P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013.

(Note: Freezing your credit card with one bureau will not fully protect you from identity theft, so you need to freeze the credit at three bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.)

How to Cancel Experian Membership?

There are two options to cancel Experian Membership:

Option 1: Update your membership online

• Sign in to update your membership from a paid monthly membership to a free membership with no monthly costs by simply selecting the type of membership you would like to change to. There may be several options available to you, including a no-cost option.
• After you sign in you will be automatically redirected to your membership settings.

Option2: Update your membership by phone

• If you have questions about your membership or would like to update your membership, you can contact Experian through phone. (Phone No: 1-866-617-1894)

(Note: The best way to cancel membership or subscription is to contact them at 1-866-617-1894)

Experian IdentityWorks

Experian IdentityWorks subscription includes credit scores generated using the Experian Vantage 3.0 model. The Experian Vantage 3.0 model is highly regarded in the industry as helpful in identifying potential identity theft such as:

• Dark Web Surveillance
• 3-Bureau Credit Monitoring
• Court Records
• Sex Offender Alerts
• Change of Address Alerts
• Payday and Non-Credit Loan Alerts
• SSIN Monitoring
• Financial Account Activity

Do I Need to Freeze My Credit with All Three?

Yes, freezing your credit with one bureau will not fully protect you from criminals. So in that case you need to freeze the credit with all three bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.

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