[Video] 7 Things to Know About Fraud Alerts
Do you know what fraud alerts do, what types are available or how they work? Here are 7 things you might not know about fraud alerts.
Identity theft occurs when someone has access to your personal information and then uses it to open lines of credit or receive insurance, housing, or employment in your name — potentially affecting your credit reports and credit scores. There are many steps you can take, such as: contacting authorities and companies where the fraud has taken place, to explain that you were a victim of identity theft.
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