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Tags: Credit report
Channel: Film & Animation
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm
Author: ScamExpert
Length: 02:07
Rating: 5.00
Views: 5261
From the U.S. Treasury Dept. Explains how to obtain free credit reports from the credit bureaus. Also explains how Fraud Alerts work and how to activate them.credit report online, free online credit report, credit free report score, 3 in 1 credit report, transunion credit report, creditreport.com, credit report personal, national credit report, cic triple advantage credit report, free annual government credit reportIdentity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit andruin your good name.Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information.■ Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them.■ Protect your Social Security number. Don't carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier.■ Don't give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless youknow who you are dealing with.■ Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails;instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls,anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protectyour home computer; keep them up-to-date.Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information.■ Don't use an obvious password like your birth date,your mother's maiden name, or the last four digitsof your Social Security number.■ Keep your personal information in a secure placeat home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your house.Defend against ID theft as soon as you suspect it.■ Place a "Fraud Alert" on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully. The alert tells creditorsto follow certain procedures before they open new accounts in your name or make changes to your existing accounts. The three nationwide consumer reporting companies have toll-free numbers for placing an initial 90-day fraud alert; a call to one company is sufficient:Equifax: 1-800-525-6285Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289-FTC.gov |