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Minimize the odds of becoming an identity theft victim
What you can do to minimize the odds of becoming an identity theft victim:
* Shred documents with personal information before throwing them away.
* Don't carry your Social Security card or write your Social Security number on a check....Tags: Theft, Viral Diseases and Infections, Social Security, Corporate Crime, Fraud
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FHA rule change on 'collection' accounts could hurt home buyers
WASHINGTON — A little-noticed mortgage rule change that took effect April 1 could create hassles for significant numbers of home buyers who plan to use low-down-payment FHA financing this spring. The change affects anyone with one or more...Tags: The Washington Post, Fannie Mae, Mortgages, Federal Housing Administration, Finance
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100 social security numbers stolen from Dept. of Aging
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe Department of Aging warns customers their personal information may be in jeopardy. Last week, a laptop computer, flash drive and paper files were stolen out of a locked vehicle used by an employee in Wichita. The social security numbers of 100...Tags: Corporate Crime, Fraud, Physical Conditions, Personal Data Collection, Interior Policy
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Needless ID-theft protection
It can be frightening when someone steals your financial information and goes on a shopping spree. That fear has helped drive sales of identify-theft protection services. Americans are spending an estimated $3.5 billion a year on these services. But...Tags: Theft, Consumers
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¿Qué haces si tu historial de crédito ha desmejorado?
EL SENTINELEn tiempos difíciles son cada vez más las personas que han tenido problemas financieros y no han podido mantener su crédito en la mejor forma. Si eres uno de ellos, te damos algunos consejos para ponerlo nuevamente en línea: No pagues a nadie para que... -
Have you checked your credit report lately?
When was the last time you checked your credit report? What does your credit report mean to those who lend you money and credit? Not only does your credit report affect your financial life, it can also affect your career, education and the interest...Tags: Interior Policy, Social Security, Credit Ratings, Credit and Debt, Personal Data Collection
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Spare cash for your spare room
Homeowners feeling the pinch from the stumbling economy are tapping a source of cash close to home: their basement, attic or extra bedroom. Of course, financial hardship isn't the only reason to rent out part of your home. This option may also appeal to...Tags: Insurance, Rental Service, History, Local Government, Mortgages
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What to do if your identity is stolen
Watchdog with Paul MuschickWould you know what to do if your identity was stolen? You have more rights than you may know. If someone uses your name and Social Security number to open credit cards, drain your bank account, ring up large bills...... -
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Mejore su puntaje crediticio
El puntaje crediticio de muchas personas se vio perjudicado durante la inestabilidad económica de los últimos años; ya sea por no haber cumplido con pagos, haber excedido los límites de crédito o, lo que es más grave, haber pasado por una ejecución...Tags: Visa Inc.
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Protect your children from identity theft
Identity thieves have broadened their reach by obtaining children's inactive Social Security numbers and using them to illegally get jobs, credit accounts, mortgages or car loans and much worse. Many victims, because they are children, have no idea...Tags: Banking, Consumers, Fraud, Personal Data Collection, Computer Crime
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Credit reporting digs deeper
Sometimes it's hard to escape the notion that our lives are being slowly, inevitably reduced to a single database.
For instance, if you thought your current credit report told the full story of your financial persona, it's nothing compared to what's on...Tags: Brother (music group), Bankruptcy, Financially Distressed Companies, Chicago Mortgages, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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