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Extended Alert Request - TransUnion - Online Fraud Alert 2025

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The document provides instructions for placing an extended fraud alert on a credit file. It outlines the necessary steps, including completing a form, mailing it along with an identity theft report and proof of identity and address to TransUnion. Specific items required for verification are listed under 'Identity' and 'Address' categories.

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Do you have to freeze your credit with all three agencies?

Freezes must be placed separately at each nationwide credit bureau. Freezes will not impact your credit scores.

What is the difference between a fraud alert and an extended fraud alert?

Active-duty fraud alert: Active-duty service members can set up this type of alert when theyre deployed. An active-duty fraud alert lasts one year, and it can be renewed as long as needed during deployment. Extended fraud victim alert: An extended fraud victim alert lasts seven years.

What is an initial or extended fraud alert?

An extended fraud alert offers more protection than an initial alert because it lasts for seven years. This alert will remove your name from marketing lists for pre-approved credit card offers for five years. It also entitles you to two free credit reports from each credit bureau within 12 months.

How do I get rid of extended fraud alert on Equifax?

To remove your fraud alert or active duty alert prior to expiration, please call (888) 836-6351, from 8 a.m. to midnight ET, 7 days a week. For your protection, youll need to provide copies of certain documents to verify your identity. Please refer to Acceptable Forms of Identification for Verification to learn more.

What sets off a fraud alert?

One of the easiest ways to trigger a fraud alert is using your card on vacation or when youre traveling for work. But an alert can also happen closer to home if youre spending money in a ZIP code you dont usually visit.

What is the difference between initial and extended fraud alert?

Initial alert: The creditor should take steps to verify that you have authorized the request. Extended alert: Creditors are required to verify your request for new credit by contacting you via the phone number(s) that you provide.

How much does an extended fraud alert cost?

An extended fraud alert is free, lasts for seven years, and removes you from credit card and insurance offers for five years. Use this when: Youre on active military duty. An active duty alert is free, lasts for one year, and removes you from credit card and insurance offers for two years.

Does TransUnion send text messages?

Well send one text anytime credit is applied for in your name.

Extended Alert Request - TransUnion - Online Fraud Alert 2025

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