Articles tagged: "TransUnion"

1: Your Identity As The Truth And Nothing But The Truth

Studies reveal that 85% of consumers are victims of identity theft Identity Truth offers a comprehensive service to protect your personal and financial information

2: Sirens Are Warning You Of Potential Identity Theft

Wouldn’t that be great If every time a request was made regarding increases in your credit limits or obtaining new credit accounts a siren went off warning you that you may be a victim of identity theft

3: Identity Theft Occurs All Around The World

Victims of identity theft are not limited to Americans It is a crime that affects national economies all over the world and in some cases is a more serious concern than national security or even the war on terror

4: What Every Veteran Should Know About Identity Theft

Over 265 million veterans found themselves at risk for identity theft in 2006 when a federal employee’s lap top computer, containing important personal information such as name, date of birth, address and social security number, as well as benefits eligibility

5: Can Your Identity Be "Trusted?"

Are you aware of the new “credit freeze” laws that, as of November 2007, have been enacted in all 50 states These laws allow consumers to place a “freeze” on their credit information

6: How To Dispute Your Credit Report Information

Errors on your credit report may take a variety of forms from simple spelling errors or no new address reported to fraudulent uses of your credit to obtain financing for purchases There are two different ways to correct or “dispute” this information; online or in writing

7: How To Build A Solid Credit Rating From Scratch

Building a solid credit rating from scratch is not as difficult as one might think. The reality is that you can establish a decent Credit Score in as little as 3 months and have a solid rating around the 12 month mark. From that point, if you maintain proper borrowing habits, you can have an impeccable rating for the rest of your life.

8: Understanding The Importance Of Your Credit Score

Credit scores are become a more and more important factor in our society. Now a days it is often used in determining prices for both auto and homeowner insurance. Many employers reserve the right to do a credit check of job applicants, in the same manner they reserve the right to drug test potential employees. The fact is that your Credit Score is important.