Increase of Identity Theft Crimes in 2011

For many, a background or credit check is often the first instance identity theft becomes evident. As you wonder why your credit score dropped when you’ve had no debt and paid all bills on time, additional accounts in your name – sometimes, even mortgages – surface. While, at this point, contacting the credit bureaus and…

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Majority of Consumers Want Credit Checks for Employment Banned

Should credit history be used as a measure of employment? When the average American is asked, he or she will likely say, “No.” Credit.com recently did a survey regarding this subject. While the survey did not focus directly on using credit for employment, 1,000 individuals were asked about laws banning credit checks in hiring decisions.…

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