Why and When should you place an extended (7 yr) fraud alert with the Credit Reporting Agencies?
  • 29 Mar 2023
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Why and When should you place an extended (7 yr) fraud alert with the Credit Reporting Agencies?

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Article summary

Difference between a temporary 1 year and extended 7 yr fraud alert

  • A temporary Fraud Alert lasts for one year.
  • Temporary fraud alerts can be placed by anyone if they believe they could become a victim of identity theft.
  • An Extended Fraud Alert lasts for seven years.
  • Extended fraud alerts are specifically for individuals that have become victims of identity theft.

Additional Requirements for Adding An Extended Fraud Alert

  • An extended fraud alert requires extra documentation to verify your identity. A copy of a police report or a copy of an FTC Identity Theft report can be used for additional documentation.

Where to File Extended Fraud Alerts


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