I did this (security freeze) when my first wife died, at the time crooks were trolling the obits and stealing identities. This works so well that I was in Macy's and tried to open an account to get discount for engagement and wedding rings and it would not go through. I was impressed. The only down side is if you want to make a big purchase (aka a car) you will not be able to finance it without arranging a temporary lifting of the freeze. Back in PA at the time the cost was less then $10 per service, one time payment and good for 7 years. There was a charge for the temporary lifting of the freeze.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. 
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