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		astura on Sept 8, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Equifax breach may be the worst leak of person... How do you prove your identity when freezing and unfreezing? Is it similar to how you "prove" your identity when you apply for credit?

kimolas on Sept 9, 2017 [–]

You would use a PIN that is generated at the time of freezing the account. However, this doesn't prevent a future attack from obtaining the PINs.

astura on Sept 9, 2017 | [–]

And if I forget my pin?

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