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Posts Tagged ‘ preapproved offers ’

Opting out of preapproved offers does not help credit scores

  • May 12th, 2010
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Credit Scores

Dear Experian, Does opting out of preapproved mail offers raise my credit score? - RTU[ READ MORE ]

Turned down after being preapproved

  • March 17th, 2010
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, Why am I being told that I have been approved or have been sent preapproval letters and than am shot down? - GTH[ READ MORE ]

Inquiries from existing creditors and for preapproved offers

  • February 2nd, 2010
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, There is a string of inquiries made by credit card companies on my report. I did not authorize these. How can I get the credit card companies to cease and desist? How do we remove these from our report? - OYC[ READ MORE ]

Stopping preapproved credit offers addressed to deceased son

  • March 4th, 2009
  • Posted in Credit Reports

Dear Experian, My son passed away in April. I need some advice and am hoping you can help me out. I keep getting credit stuff for him in the mail. How do I let the credit bureaus know that he is deceased as I do not want anyone trying to use his identity? Please, if at all possible, let me know where to start. - LLY[ READ MORE ]

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