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7 Free and Low Cost Ways To Protect Your Credit

Posted May 5, 2009 - 08:15 by Silicon Valley Blogger

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Many people have fallen victim to identity theft and credit fraud such that it's become essential for us to keep an eye on our credit. Most of the time, a fraud victim finds out a little too late that his or her identity has been compromised. My own brother was surprised to learn after a visit to the bank that his social security number had a variety of foreign identities associated with it! And just how many times have I been called by my credit card company about suspicious activity on my account? One time too many. So it's time to fight back with a few options.

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Once Bitten Twice Shy: What is Credit Security Worth to You?

Posted August 22, 2008 - 17:16 by Nora Dunn

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If you have had your identity stolen, you're prepared to bring out the big guns to protect it. Even if you haven't been once bitten, you may be shy. Here are some (arguable but effective) ways to protect your credit while you sleep.

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