How to Freeze Your Credit to Stop AI Identity Theft
Quick Answer: Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This blocks new accounts in your name. It is free, does not hurt your credit score, and takes about 30 minutes. You can lift it when you need credit. AI makes identity theft faster and more personal. Criminals no longer need to call you directly. They can combine stolen data with AI voice clones, deepfake video, and phishing messages. A short voice sample from a social video can train a clone in minutes. Criminals can sound like your daughter or son. They can even use a face swap on a video call. Learn how to recognize AI voice cloning scams before you answer. Freezing your credit blocks the financial damage. ...