How Do I Renew or Cancel a Fraud Alert?

There’s no harm in leaving a fraud alert in place for its full duration. However, you can still cancel or renew an alert before it automatically expires:

‍How to renew a fraud alert: Contact one of the credit bureaus and request that they renew your fraud alert. You’ll be required to submit eligibility documents again for extended and active duty alerts.

‍How to cancel a fraud alert: Contact each credit bureau individually and request that they lift the fraud alert. If you created a fraud alert because your data was compromised, you’ll likely still be at risk after the alert expires. That’s why it’s a good idea to renew an alert once you’ve set it up.

Here’s how to contact the credit bureaus:

Equifax: 800-685-1111 or by visiting Equifax’s website

Experian: 888-EXPERIAN (888-397-3742) or by visiting Experian’s website

TransUnion: 888-909-8872 or by visiting TransUnion’s website