Did you know that up to 25% of credit reports have an error? Yes, a new study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finds that “25 percent of consumers identified errors on their credit reports that might affect their credit…
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California Debt Blog: Preventing Identity Thieves from Obtaining Your Personal Information
Last week, I discussed six ways in which identity thieves obtain your personal financial information, which they then use to steal your identity. So how can you prevent identity thefts from occurring? The Federal Trade Commission recommends a three-pronged approach….
California Debt Blog: New Regulations in Effect for Credit Monitoring Services
New rules for credit monitoring services went into effect April 2. The regulations require companies that offer credit monitoring services to add warning labels about their services. Websites offering “free” credit reports must now tell consumers that a free credit…