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By Danielle Plogmann, Producer Story Created: Jul 24, 2008 at 3:30 PM CDT Story Updated: Jul 24, 2008 at 3:30 PM CDT DES MOINES - Iowa's Attorney General wants people to know about a new tool to help prevent identity theft. A law took effect July 1, giving Iowans the right to tell the three major credit reporting agencies to stop sharing their credit reports. Since most businesses will not open accounts without checking your credit history, freezing your credit report can keep thieves from getting credit in your name. The credit freeze is free for identity theft victims who've filed a police report. For others, the cost is ten dollars per agency. Companies can also charge up to 12 dollars to remove the... [read full story]
