Have you heard of a method called “freezing” or “suppressing” credit reports? There are some who swear by it and others who say it’s total crap! A credit freeze is a service most credit agencies offer which allows you to essentially lock down, suppress or freeze your credit report. Now, there are a few instances when this is very helpful.For instance, in cases where identity theft has been detected or is suspected because it prevents anyone from opening new accounts in your name. Or some people traveling abroad for a long period of time use this service as peace of mind so they don’t have to worry about ID theft while out of the country. Or sometimes government officials use this service to hide their personal information from the public. But is it a legit method to clean up your credit?Find out in this week’s episode of the Credit Repair Business Secrets Podcast!Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways for This Week:Credit freeze theories - true or false? (0:00)What exactly is a credit freeze? (1:13)How to freeze your credit report (2:22)Can performing a credit freeze help you repair your credit score? (3:18)The best, proven way to improve your credit score (5:56)Additional Resources:Get a free trial to Credit Repair CloudSign up for the Credit Hero ChallengeGet my free book “The Ultimate Guide To Starting A Credit Repair Business”Make sure to subscribe so you stay up to date with our latest episodes!

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