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Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns - ‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally ...

Social media influencers are pushing this credit score ‘hack’. It could land you in jail

The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ ...

Viral credit ‘fix’ could land consumers in jail, officials warn

Federal authorities have warned that a viral social media credit “fix” could be illegal. Influencers promoting false identity ...
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My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I fix it?

Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2024 alone, 21,420 reports of identity theft involved victims aged 19 and ...