Security Freeze
A security freeze means that your credit file cannot be shared with potential creditors. If your credit files are frozen, even someone who has your name and Social Security number would probably not be able to get credit in your name. A security freeze is free to those who have a police report of identity theft. If you don't have a police report, it costs $10 to place a freeze with each credit bureau, for a total of $30. Costs may vary outside California. The credit bureaus require that freeze requests be made in writing.
Equifax Security Freeze
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348
- Send by certified mail.
- Include name, current and former address, Social Security number and date of birth.
- Pay by check, money order or credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover only).
- Give name of credit card, account number and expiration date.
Experian Security Freeze
P. O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
- Send by certified mail.
- Include full name, with middle initial and Jr./Sr., etc.
- Include current address and home addresses for past five years, Social Security number, birth date and two proofs of residence (copy of driver’s license, utility bill, insurance statement, bank statement).
- Pay by check, money order or credit card. Give name of credit card, account number and expiration date.
TransUnion Security Freeze
P. O. Box 6790
Fullerton, CA 92834
- Send by regular or certified mail.
- Include first name, middle initial, last name, Jr., etc.
- Current home address and addresses for past five years, Social Security number and birth date.
- Pay by check, money order or credit card. Give name of credit card, account number and expiration date.
We can be reached via email at alert.info@ucsf.edu
We can be reached via mail at:Security Alert
University of California, San Francisco
Box 1215
San Francisco, CA 94143-1215
