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I’m a caseworker for a youth in foster care. What should I do if ther...
I’m a caseworker for a youth in foster care. What should I do if there is an error on a credit report or evidence of […]
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I’m a caseworker for a youth in foster care. How do I check a credit report...
I’m a caseworker for a youth in foster care. How do I check a credit report for a youth in foster care? In order to […]
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Thin credit file / No credit file
Thin credit file / No credit file A thin credit file or no credit file means that a person does not have a credit history […]
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Tenant screening report
What is a tenant screening report? Landlords use tenant screening reports to help make decisions on possible tenants. These reports may contain information from many […]
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Specialty consumer reporting company
Specialty consumer reporting company Specialty consumer reporting companies collect and share information about your employment history, transaction history with a business or repayment history for […]
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Security freeze
Security freeze A “security freeze” on your credit report prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name […]
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Paid collection
What is a paid collection? A paid collection is an account that went into collections because it was past due and then was paid. The […]
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Military active duty alert
Military active duty alert Members of the military (such as members of the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard) can request an active […]
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Identity theft
Identity theft Identity theft occurs when someone steals your identity to commit fraud. Stealing your identity could mean using personal information without your permission, such […]
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Identity monitoring or identity theft protection
What is identity monitoring or “identity theft protection” service? Identity theft services monitor personally identifiable information in credit applications, public records, websites, and other places […]
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