After the holidays, many of us plan to hit the mall or go online to return gifts or take advantage of post-holiday sales. Identity thieves recognize this trend and hope to take advantage of distracted consumers. Here are a few strategies that may help you avoid falling prey to their costly ploys.
For years, credit card companies have marketed directly to students on college campuses, offering t-shirts, free meals, and other freebies, to encourage them to apply for credit card accounts. But since the Federal Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act became law last February, students are now much less likely to face this scenario.
A brochure from the American Bar Association and the Law in Public Service Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section containing How to Protect Yourself, What to Do If You’re a Victim.
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Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
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Instructions for obtaining a copy of your credit report.
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Si utiliza las tarjetas de crédito con prudencia, puede evitar problemas crediticios.
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https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0196-automatic-debit-scams
Answers to your questions about improving a poor credit rating.
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The ads are on the radio, television, the Internet, even in the mail. They refer to payday loans - which come at a very high price.
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Learn what a credit score is and how to improve it.
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