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Dec
11
Handling Identity Theft: 7 Steps If Your Identity is Stolen
Written by jessica, in Category Credit Cards and Debt, Personal FinanceIdentity theft is a rampant problem which can cost you many hours if you become a victim. Cleaning up your credit and fixing the problems caused by an identity thief is a painful process, but there are some simple steps you can take to fix the problem.
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Dec
9
Disputing Credit Report Errors
Written by Bridgitte Davis, in Category Credit Cards and DebtA recent survey showed that up to 79% of credit reports have some inaccurate information on them, with 25% of errors so major that it would cause the consumer to have a credit application denied. With this many errors, you should regularly review your credit report and request inaccurate information be fixed.
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Dec
8
Dealing with Debt Collectors
Written by Francis Patterson, in Category Credit Cards and Debt, Personal FinanceDebt collection can be a stressful process. After a long day at work, do you really want to hear from a debt collector trying to collect on a bill? If you simply don’t have the money to pay the bill, do you want that phone call? Learn how to deal with debt collectors.
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Dec
7
Prevent Pretexting Identity Theft
Written by Andrew, in Category Personal FinancePretexting is the practice of getting your personal information under false pretenses. Learn how to stop pretexting and stop identity theft.
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Dec
5
What to Do If Your Personal Information is Compromised
Written by Francis Patterson, in Category General Lifestyle, Personal FinanceUnfortunately, hundreds of thousands of people have their information compromised each year. There are distinct steps you can take after you personal identifying information or credit cards are compromised.
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Dec
4
Step by Step Instructions After Your Identity is Stolen
Written by Andrew, in Category Personal FinanceIdentity theft can be a stressful time with countless hours spent cleaning up the mess someone else has created. Find out precisely how to cleanup identity theft in this free tutorial.
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Nov
29
Exploring Identity Theft Insurance Options
Written by Bridgitte Davis, in Category Credit Cards and Debt, Personal FinanceIdentity theft is rampant – 10 million people reported the crime in 2008. As the crime has increased, so has potential solutions in the marketplace. A variety of insurance and other protection programs have been released the last several years and you should fully research them to make an educated decision before purchasing identity theft insurance.
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Nov
10
Get a Mistake on Your Credit Report Fixed
Written by Andrew, in Category Credit Cards and DebtEverybody can make mistakes. Unfortunately, a mistake on your credit report is a bigger deal than other mistakes, …
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Nov
6
Dealing with Identity Theft
Written by Andrew, in Category Credit Cards and Debt, Personal FinanceTrying to put all the pieces together in the aftermath of identity theft is the stuff of nightmares. …
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Nov
5
Place a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report
Written by Andrew, in Category Personal FinanceIdentity theft is one of the most frightening buzzwords out there on the waves right now. Once a thief gets a hold of your identity data, he or she can literally run straight away with your credit rating and cause damage that could take years and years to repair. Learn how to place a fraud alert on your credit report.