Posts Tagged ‘Credit Report’

Wondering about a credit fraud incident that happened six years ago?

Cindy asked: I finally got a credit report, and I noticed it doesn’t appear on my history. My card was stolen six years ago, and someone used it to charge a lot of computers on it. Would this still effect my credit score? How can I get verification or proof that it happened, or has [...]

What is Credit card fraud and how do you prevent it?

mshellrosie asked: What are the types of credit card fraud and what is the best way to prevent it? Just wondering since I just saw on my credit report that my ex husband had used my social security number, on all things, doctor’s bills and never paid…and this was 4 years AFTER the divorce.Jessie

I reported my credit card for fraud, and the bank put a derogatory mark on my credit report. Is that correct?

John B asked: I got a letter from a company their credit card database had been accessed illegally and that the credit card I used may be at risk for fraud. They recommended that I contact my bank to cancel the card I used to purchase one of their products online. I called my bank [...]

Medical Identity Theft: Special Report 1

warizac asked: Learn how to protect yourself, visit my blog today~It’s Free! identitylawresources.blogspot.com The new unexpected dangers of Identity Theft beyond the usual credit fraud. A special report uncovers Medical ID Theft and more surprising scams in the ever expanding crime of Identity Theft in America today. I donot claim ownership or exclusive rights of [...]

How can I change my contact informatiton on an extended credit fraud alert?

gr33dos asked: I had my identity stolen (credit card information, SSN, etc.) and filed a police report in order to have a 7-year alert placed on my credit report. The idea is if anyone tries to open new credit, an alert directs the merchant/bank to call me immediately. I moved and got a new phone [...]

Credit fraud

gabrielnaylor asked: I’ve become a statistic. My credit report was hijacked. Find out what happens now and why no one gets arrested for the crime.Helen