Identity Theft Archive for 2010

• How to avoid identity theft

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  Identity theft is a crime that has something to do with stealing another person’s personal information. The reason for such crime is using that person’s identity to commit a series of activities, usually illegal. This is a growing social concern among people in the USA nowadays. According to survey, one … (more) December 30, 2010

• Your pet’s name can lead to identity theft

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  Identity theft is now very rampant not only on the Internet but in the credit card industry as well. It is a crime wherein a person steals important personal information details such as driver’s license number or Social Security number in order for him or her to pretend to be … (more) December 26, 2010

• Should we care about credit reports?

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  You should not wait until you are applying for a house mortgage or a loan before checking the status of your credit report.  Once you apply for a loan, it gives the lending company or the mortgage company the right to take a close look at your credit history. Your … (more) December 22, 2010

• Why do I need to check my credit report?

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  The government allows a person a free copy of their credit report each year. With the ever changing facts on your credit history, one look annually is not enough for us to monitor it closely. You may ask some companies to give you a monthly or a quarterly copy of … (more) December 18, 2010

• Take a closer look at your credit report

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  Are you considering buying a new home or perhaps a new car? Before doing so, it is probably a good idea to check your credit score first. Credit scores play an important role in a person’s life. It may only consist of 3 numbers but these numbers may greatly affect … (more) December 14, 2010