Ga. Senate OKs credit freeze

ATLANTA - Under legislation that's received unanimous approval in the state Senate, Georgians would be able to freeze their credit to thwart identity thieves.

Consumers must pay up to $3 for each security freeze - a total of $9 - for the three major credit reporting agencies. Credit agencies could lift the freeze permanently or ``thaw'' the account temporarily if the consumer asked.

Some 39 other states have adopted their own versions of the freeze, and the three major credit reporting agencies are offering them to customers as well.

The House has already approved the bill. It now awaits Gov. Sonny Perdue's signature.

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