Consider freezing your credit with each of the 3 credit bureaus below, but please research the pros and cons of feeezing credit. It can help prevent things, but doesn’t correct existing problems.
Equifax: 888-349-9960
Experian: 888-397-3742
Trans Union: 888-909-8872
Source: The Wall Street Journal, “Don’t Get Burned By A Credit Freeze“, 11-3-2017, Page M8