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Put A Security Freeze In Way of ID Thieves

    Congress and the big Credit Bureaus are teaming up to pass legislation that would strip away your existing consumer protections rights.

    Currently, a major tool to fight financial fraud is making sure consumers have access to a "credit freeze". Once activated by a consumer, a credit freeze prevents financial institutions from issuing any credit - including new credit cards - without the explicit permission of the consumer.

    Congress, working with Credit Bureau lobbyists, is considering a bill that will prevent tens of millions of consumers from having convenient access to a credit freeze option. 

    If the Credit Bureaus succeed in convincing Congress to pass their plan, consumers will have no ability to stop credit fraud before it ever happens.

    Take action now to stop this terrible legislation before it becomes law!
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    I am writing to express my strong opposition to HR 3997, the so-called Financial Data Protection Act. This bill will overturn more than a dozen state laws that give consumers the right to protect themselves from identity theft.

    Despite the bill's name, the Financial Data Protection Act will actually expose millions of Americans to an increased risk of financial fraud. As written, HR 3997 will strip away "credit freeze" protections that are currently available to tens of millions of Americans. Once activated by a consumer, a credit freeze prevents financial institutions from issuing any new credit without the explicit permission of the consumer.

    As you may know, identity fraud is a nightmare scenario for many consumers. It can take years and thousands of dollars to restore a stolen identity. According to the Federal Trade Commission, nine million people each year fall victim to identity theft, costing consumers and businesses more than $50 billion dollars annually. We need your help to fight this problem.

    Credit freeze is a major tool in combating identity fraud. Millions of Americans have the ability to freeze their credit thanks to state laws. However, HR 3997 will overturn those protections. I urge you to leave the existing consumer protections in place and give us access to the tools we need to fight identify fraud.

    I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this issue.

    Sincerely,

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