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FTC says credit repair company sold sham services and a pyramid scheme
If your credit score is low, a promise of a fix that can help you quickly get the money-saving benefits a high credit score brings can be appealing.
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FTC says credit repair operation was a scam
If your credit isn’t as good as you’d like, a company that promises to boost your credit score by hundreds of points in as little as 45 days might seem like the perfec
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FTC says credit repair operation fleeced its clients
The last thing people who turned to Alex Miller Credit Repair for help needed was to end up in worse financial shape than when they began.
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Did a Lender Offer Less Favorable Terms or Deny You Credit?
Did you apply for credit and get turned down? Or did a lender offer you less favorable terms for credit? If so, they have to give you a notice with certain information. Improving your credit may take some time, but taking some steps will help you do it.
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Fixing Your Credit FAQs
Here’s what to know about how to dispute errors on your credit report and avoid credit repair scams.
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FTC sends customer refunds in three cases
The FTC works to fulfill its mission in many ways, including bringing
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Give yourself some credit (reports)
One important back-to-basics step you can take this Financial Literacy Month (or anytime) is checking your credit report.
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Credit repair firm settles with FTC
Your credit score affects whether you can get a loan — and how much you’ll have to pay to borrow money.
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Credit repair: Fixing mistakes on your credit report
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