conversation: User (StudentThrowAwayUCF): "Title says it all. I received a letter from UCF stating that my first name, last name, and SSN was leaked. I have absolutely no clue what to do. They did offer me a year of identity protection but I am worried and want to make sure this doesn't affect me."
  Self: "Contact all three credit bureaus and put a freeze on your credit.\n\nhttp://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs"
  domdiggity (domdiggity): "how long should you keep the freeze active? "
  Self: "I really can't answer that.  You're basically asking me when someone who might have stolen the information may attempt to use it.\n\nSome people do it forever and only unfreeze when they need to apply for credit.\n\nYou really have to use your best judgement.\n\n"
  giambocon (giambocon): "if you apply for an apartment to rent or something, do you have to unfreeze all 3 or just one?"
  lslkkldsg (lslkkldsg): "I recently froze my credit because some jerkoff kept trying to apply for credit cards using my info. I haven't had to unfreeze it yet, but based on the research I've done on the subject, you can ask the person which credit bureau they will be making an inquiry at, and only temporarily unfreeze it there."
  