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That fuckface who ever lost that laptop should be taken out back and shot /RANT
So any vets on the board here…i would hit the link
AND IT’S FREE (because i know how cheap some folks can be )
But seriously, just watching Your bank accounts and credit cards is a SMALL step. If someone fell across Your SSN, Birthdate, and recent residence, they could EASILY open up new accounts on Your behalf and You WILL NEVER KNOW unless You keep an eye on Your report, or until they decide to stop paying.
Remember, with vendors & servicers such as Lending Tree; You can take out an auto loan without EVER SIGNING Anything.
I know, it’s how I purchased my last Essuvee and how I JUST purchased my pick-up.
word to the wise on those free credit reports. My brother decided to get one, and three months later they charged him a 75 dollar membership fee.
Its free for the first free months, and if you dont unsubscribe, you get socked with a fee. they tell you none of this, and 3 of the major credit check companies (all of which are owned by some corporation in europe) are under investigation by the Better Business Bureau.
Might not be this company, but seriously, read THOROUGHLY before you sign up.
yeah, gotta read the small print on the credit check shit. i’m sure it was in there, need to read it close and cancel that shit mad quick.
EDIT/OT: my bro’s looking for a good one that’ll check all 3 for free. they’re getting a bit harded to parse out than before, from what i’ve seen. any good ones you recommend?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, has prepared a brochure, Your Access to Free Credit Reports, explaining your rights under the FCRA and how to order a free annual credit report.
A credit report includes information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you’ve been sued, arrested, or filed for bankruptcy. Nationwide consumer reporting companies sell the information in your report to creditors, insurers, employers, and other businesses that use it to evaluate your applications for credit, insurance, employment, or renting a home.
How do I order my free report?
You can order your free annual credit report online at annualcreditreport.com, by calling 1-877-322-8228, or by completing the Annual Credit Report Request Form and mailing it to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.
When you order, you need to provide your name, address, Social Security number, and date of birth. To verify your identity, you may need to provide some information that only you would know, like the amount of your monthly mortgage payment.
A Warning About “Imposter” Sites
The FTC advises consumers who order their free annual credit reports online to be sure to correctly spell annualcreditreport.com, or link to it from the FTC’s website to avoid being misdirected to other websites that offer supposedly free reports,but only with the purchase of other products. While consumers may be offered additional products or services while on the authorized website, they are not required to make a purchase to receive their free annual credit reports.
