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Specialty Consumer Reports Basics
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Specialty Consumer Reports Basics

A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include residential…
Preparing for a Disaster
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Preparing for a Disaster

Nobody likes to think about the possibility of a disaster, but it’s important for you to be prepared long…
Reducing Junk Mail
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Reducing Junk Mail

While you’ll likely never be able to get rid of all your junk mail, here are some ways to help you minimize…
Reducing Spam
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Reducing Spam

While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the…
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In California, can a landlord ask me about my source of income in a rental application?

Yes, but all verifiable sources of income must be considered the same. For example, disability income may not…
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Can a store require me to scan my driver’s license to return a purchase?

Yes. Many stores do this to help identify patterns of return fraud and abuse. Read our article for more…
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Do I have to show my ID when I buy something with a credit card?

With Visa and MasterCard, no. They both have rules that limit stores from requiring you to show your ID as a…
Skimmers: The Breakdown
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Skimmers: The Breakdown

Often nearly impossible to see, a skimmer is a small device placed in or over a card reader (ATM, gas pump…

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