Adverse Action Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Normally, you are entitled to obtain one free copy per year of your credit report with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion by…
A Short Guide to Credit Report Inquiries
Credit inquiries are something very few consumers fully understand. Let’s take a look at some of the important characteristics of…
What is a Credit Inquiry (and what is the difference between hard inquiries and soft inquiries)?
Broadly speaking, a credit inquiry is a request by a financial institution or other company (like a potential landlord) for…
The Fair Credit Reporting Act and Your Right to Maximum Possible Accuracy (a basic overview)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (commonly referred to as the FCRA) is the federal law that requires credit bureaus (also…
How do I read my credit report?
You finally get a copy of your credit report with Equifax, Experian, Innovis, TransUnion or one of the many smaller…
Suspect Identity Theft? You Can “Freeze” Your Credit Reports
Today, with data breaches, telephone scams, and bogus links in emails and texts with offers or warnings that seem legitimate…
Employment background check report errors
You’re applying for a job, and you learn that you’ve been accepted. As you, ecstatic, read through the acceptance letter,…
How can I dispute an error on my credit report?
To dispute an error on your credit report, a good practice is to contact the consumer reporting agency (also known…
Why are there errors on my credit report?
Your credit report is a record of your creditworthiness. Chances are, every payment you’ve made to a big label credit…
Can I sue for a false background check report?
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you are entitled to sue a background check company if they provide…
Employment background check companies: Check your reports
The information below is on the CFPB’s 2021 list of consumer reporting companies Accurate Background Provides background screening services. Free…
How can I obtain my credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion?
Your credit reports play an important role in your financial life. They can influence everything from loan approvals to job…