As the world grows more digital by the day, your personal information is at greater risk of theft. In the unfortunate event a criminal gets their hands on sensitive information, they may be able to open a credit account under your name and build up a frightening amount of fraudulent charges. With threats present across all corners of the internet, it would be a blessing if there was some sort of emergency button to halt credit activity in the event your personal information is stolen. Fortunately, there is such an option. Let’s look at how to freeze your credit and when it’s appropriate to do so. [Read more…]