How to Secure Your Credit Reports in the Wake of a Data Breach!
RI Elder Info in partnership with RI College Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies, and the Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing hosted our expert-led workshop for you to learn how to secure your credit reports and safeguard your financial health. You’ll be guided through the essential steps to protect your credit, covering everything you need to know about fraud alerts and credit freezes—including when and why to use them.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- The key differences between fraud alerts and credit freezes and how each can help prevent identity theft.
- A step-by-step process to enable, manage, and remove fraud alerts and credit freezes when you’re ready.
- How to access free copies of your credit reports through the only federally-authorized service, AnnualCreditReport.com.
Whether you’re looking to monitor your credit, protect against fraud, or simply stay informed, this interactive workshop equips you with the tools to take control of your financial security.
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