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Posts Tagged ‘ fraud alert ’

Tax identification numbers do not replace a Social Security number

  • October 27th, 2010
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Fraud and ID Theft

Dear Experian, I do not have a Social Security number. Instead, I have an EIN number. Does the EIN number replace a Social Security number when placing a fraud alert? - NKO[ READ MORE ]

Fraud alerts do not interfere with making credit card purchases

  • October 27th, 2010
  • Posted in Fraud and ID Theft

Dear Experian, Am I able to use my credit cards with a fraud alert? - AJL[ READ MORE ]

How to remove a fraud victim statement from your credit report

  • October 13th, 2010
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Fraud and ID Theft

Dear Experian, Can I cancel a fraud victim statement so I'm not asked a billion questions anymore when I apply for a loan? - RST[ READ MORE ]

Removing a fraud alert from your credit report

  • April 15th, 2009
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Fraud and ID Theft

Dear Experian, How do I get a fraud alert removed from my credit report? - DIB[ READ MORE ]

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