fraud alert
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
15 U.S.C. § 1681A — in this section (6 versions over time)
The terms “fraud alert” and “active duty alert” mean a statement in the file of a consumer that—
(A) notifies all prospective users of a consumer report relating to the consumer that the consumer may be a victim of fraud, including identity theft, or is an active duty military consumer, as applicable; and
(B) is presented in a manner that facilitates a clear and conspicuous view of the statement described in subparagraph (A) by any person requesting such consumer report.