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Dealing with an Error on Your Consumer Report
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Dealing with Errors on Your Consumer Report

You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information in any consumer report prepared about you…
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…
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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 tenant screening company contact people who know me?

Yes, tenant screening companies can interview people who know you, such as neighbors, former employers or…
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When am I required to provide my Social Security number to a business?

There are a few situations in which you must provide your Social Security (SSN) number to a business…
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Why is it important to protect my Social Security number?

A Social Security number can be used to steal your identity (commonly called identity theft) to commit fraud…
Protecting Your Social Security Number at Tax Time
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Protecting Your Social Security Number at Tax Time

It’s always important to protect your Social Security number (SSN), but it’s extra important to do so around…
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Social Security Number Basics

A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit identification number that has become a universal identifier…

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