 TITLE: How Fraud Alerts Can Affect Credit Applications CONTENT: Can I Remove a Fraud Alert From My Credit Report?\n-------------------------------------------------\nJust as a fraud alert is added to your credit report at your request, you can request to have it removed as well. The process is straightforward but just a little more burdensome than placing a fraud alert: When you activate a fraud alert, you can do so at any of the three national credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax), and that bureau will automatically notify the other two on your behalf. But when you want a fraud alert removed before its expiration date, you must submit requests to each bureau individually.\nWhile a fraud alert can be a minor inconvenience to you when seeking instant credit approval, it's a significant obstacle to criminals seeking to impersonate you and borrow money in your name. If you suspect or know your personal data has been exposed or stolen, a fraud alert can be an important weapon in your fight against identity theft. END