What is the advantage of creating a file freeze of your credit report?

A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report, making it harder for someone to open a new credit account in your name. It does not freeze your credit score or stop someone from using existing credit cards, and you should still check your credit report regularly. Therefore, the advantage is that it blocks access to your report to help prevent new accounts from being opened fraudulently.

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