Avoiding the Scam




In the issue of repairing your credit, it is best to



do it yourself. Most often, you may hear or see



advertisements claiming outstanding credit repair



services offering you “legal” and “guaranteed”



solutions for your credit problems. These services may



use mottos that are quite enticing to those who are in



dire need of credit repair. There are even others who



get easily convinced after reading “authentic”



testimonials from several customers, who might not



actually exist.





When you are really in need of credit repair, the



first thing you want to do is to act immediately. You



should remember that this action should be done by you



and not anyone else. Luckily, there are several



factors that can help you avoid scam credit repair



services.





The Fraudulence





Day after day, several companies appeal to consumers



who have awful credit histories. Often, they promise



to tidy up credit reports, for a price, to help



consumers loan a car, mortgage a home, or even get a



job. The horrible fact is they cannot deliver; you



should keep this in mind especially if you do not want



to worsen your debt. These companies would only take



the cost of the services with them and vanish into



thin air.





The Signs of a Scam





If you had responded to a credit repair service, there



are warning signs that can help you determine an



authentic credit repair offer from a fraud. Firstly,



be aware of companies that wish for you to pay the



cost of the repair before providing any services. In



addition, avoid those companies that do not divulge



any possible legal rights you are entitled to and what



processes you can do yourself without payment.





There are companies that advise consumers to directly



contact a credit reporting agency - you should avoid



such companies. More so, if the company you have



responded to suggests that you to create a new credit



identity and then make a new credit report by applying



for an Employer Identification Number to use rather



than you SSN, you should immediately stop contacting



that company.





Lastly, those that advise you to argue all information



included within your credit report or take actions



that may seem illegal, i.e. generating a new credit



identity, should be avoided.





Remember that you could be prosecuted for wire or mail



fraud if you use the telephone or mail to apply for



credit and give information that are not authentic.



Lying on a credit application, misinterpreting your



SSN and acquiring an Employer Identification Number



from the IRS under false pretenses are all federal



crimes.





Most importantly, you should remember that included



within the Credit Repair Organization Act is the rule



that credit repair companies should not require you to



pay until the services they have promised are



complete.





The best possible way to avoid poor credit history,



and totally keep you safe from fraudulent credit



repair services, is to do a periodic credit report



review. Reviewing your credit report is important



because the information in your report affects your



chances of getting an insurance or loan. Make sure



that the information is correct, complete and



regularly updated before applying for a loan. Lastly,



by doing periodic check-up on your credit report, you



can be safe from identity theft, which can create a



major problem not only in your credit report.



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