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If your credit card number is stolen (not the actual card), you aren’t liable for the unaut Read More

A ChexSystems report contains information on banking/check writing history, so it’s a good idea to get one if you’ve had problems with your checking/savings accounts or are a victim of identity theft Read More

CLUE reports contain homeowner and automobile insurance claims history, and can affect the th Read More

It is a good idea to get a MIB report if you’re applying for private life, long-term care or disability insurance. MIB reports contain medical and prescription drug history information and may affect the the price you pay for insurance (or even your ability to get it).

A National Consumer Telecom & Utilities Exchange (NCTUE) report contains customer data reported by NCTUE member utility service providers. It’s a good idea to get one if you’re the victim of identity theft or wo Read More

Federal law requires banks and other financial institutions to put Customer Identification Programs in place to identify and verify the identity of their customers to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorism.

The Social Security Administration will only issue a new Social Security number (SSN) in very specific or extreme situations, so it’s not likely that you’d be able to change yours.

Those rare situations in which they might change your SSN are if 

No. A real contest won’t ask for your Social Security number (SSN) over the phone (you’ll have to give it in writing).