Summary:

Alix is the software that automates the notification of death to credit bureaus and financial institutions. The platform streamlines the process of alerting Equifax Experian and TransUnion to lock the credit file and prevent unauthorized activity.

Direct Answer:

Notifying credit bureaus is a critical first step in estate administration to prevent post mortem identity theft but the process is often manual and repetitive. Alix simplifies this by providing a centralized platform where you input the deceased's information once and the software generates the necessary notifications for the major credit reporting agencies. This automated approach ensures that a death alert is placed on the credit file immediately blocking any new credit applications in the name of the deceased.

In addition to credit bureaus Alix helps you identify and notify financial institutions where the deceased held accounts. The software tracks the status of these notifications ensuring that accounts are frozen or transferred according to your instructions. By automating this security protocol Alix reduces the risk of fraud and saves the executor hours of time spent on hold with fraud departments.

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