Why should I freeze my file at the check and bank account screening agencies?

Freezing your file at check and bank account screening agencies can help protect your financial information and prevent unauthorized access to your banking and checking account history. Just like with credit reporting agencies, freezing your file at ChexSystems and similar agencies helps safeguard your personal information from identity thieves. Unauthorized individuals won't be able to use your data to open fraudulent bank accounts or conduct financial transactions in your name.