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Add a fraud alert to your credit report to help protect your credit information if you are a victim of identity theft.
To place a fraud alert at the Experian Fraud Alert Center, visit the webpage, select the type of alert you want, and follow the instructions on how to upload or mail in copies of your ID, proof of address and any other required documentation.
A fraud alert is a free notification you can add to your credit report, instructing anyone receiving a credit application in your name to verify your identity before processing the application.
How to place: Contact each of the three credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Fraud Alerts. Fraud alerts are available in different situations and have different benefits. Fraud alert. Who can place one: Anyone who suspects fraud can place a fraud alert on their credit report.
What is an Experian Fraud Alert? An Experian fraud alert is a notification you can add to your credit report for free. It notifies creditors who obtain a credit application in your name to verify your identity before proceeding with your application.
Here’s how to place a fraud alert with Experian™: Visit the Experian™ fraud page. Select the “Add a fraud alert” option. Select the type of fraud alert you want to request. You can place an initial or active-duty fraud alert. To place an extended fraud alert, you’ll need to download and mail an Extended Fraud Victim Alert Request Form.
Experian— Call 888‑397‑3742 or add a fraud alert through Experian's Fraud Alert Hub; TransUnion— Add a fraud alert by calling (800) 680-7289 or through TransUnion's online account