 TITLE: What Is a Fraud Alert? CONTENT: How to Place a Fraud Alert\n--------------------------\nPlacing a fraud alert at any of the national credit bureaus automatically attaches notices to your credit files at all three bureaus.\nTo place a fraud alert through the Experian Fraud Alert Center, visit the webpage, select the type of alert you want, and follow the instructions on how to upload or mail in copies of necessary proof of identity.\nYou'll need to provide:\n*   A copy of a state-issued photo ID\n*   Proof of address, provided via a piece of mail such as a utility or insurance bill\n*   An identity-theft report, if you're seeking an extended fraud victim alert END