Consumers in most states were required to pay to put a freeze on their credit file, but as of September 21, 2018 it is now free. This article will explain what a credit freeze does, why consumers might choose a freeze and how to put freezes in place at the three major credit bureaus.
Link: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/new-credit-law-faqs
Link: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/09/credit-freezes-are-free-let-the-ice-age-begin/
Link: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-freeze-your-credit-report-for-free/