In California, can an employment background check include my credit report?
No, an employer can’t review your credit report in California unless the position falls into an exemption. Exemptions include
Read MoreNo, an employer can’t review your credit report in California unless the position falls into an exemption. Exemptions include
Read MoreCredit freezes (also called security freezes) prevent fraudulent accounts from being opened in your name by not allowing anyone to check your credit report. Read More
No, an eviction notice by itself won’t show up on your credit report.
There are a couple of other ways that evidence of an eviction could still show up on you credit report, for example, if you
Read MoreYes, most landlords will want to check your credit to help them decide whether to rent to you. Read More
On-time rent payments aren’t generally included in your credit report (your landlord has the option, but most don’t report them). However, if you don’t to pay your rent on time (or at all), your landlord might report it to a credit reporting agency and it would appear on your credit report.
Read MoreNo, only information about property loss claims made against homeowner or automobile policies are included in these Read More
A credit freeze is the greatest protection you have against identity theft, specifically new account fraud. In 2003, California became the first state in the US to pass a law giving its residents the right to freeze their credit. Read More