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10/27/2026

Common examples of impersonation that may be criminal:

Fake police officers or government agents.
Scammers posing as the IRS or Social Security.
Fake doctors, charities, veterans, or online accounts used to get money or personal information.

If someone pressures you to pay or share private details, stop and verify through an official source.

09/28/2026

I hired a credit repair company. Little did I know…

Many consumers assume paying upfront or starting monthly payments is simply how credit repair works.
But federal law generally prohibits credit repair companies from charging for promised services before those services are completed.

Before you sign up, ask what work will be performed, when it will be completed, and when you will be charged.

Know your rights before you pay.

09/14/2026

You clean your home. But when was the last time you cleaned your digital footprint?

Your name, address, phone number, email and other personal information may be exposed across the internet.

Data brokers and people-search sites collect and sell personal information every day. Reducing what is available online can help lower your exposure.

Clean up your digital footprint.

Learn more at TheCreditBureau.com

09/05/2026

Money starts disappearing from your checking account — but you never authorized the purchase. Then your bank tells you it must have been you.

That is the nightmare one consumer says she is dealing with right now.

Identity theft doesn't always begin with a new credit card. Your personal information can be exposed across the internet, and in the wrong hands, pieces of that information can be used to impersonate you.

Sometimes the first sign of trouble is money disappearing from your bank account.

Take a few minutes to find out where your personal information may be exposed online.

Delete Your Footprint — $7.99/month

Learn more at TheCreditBureau.com

09/01/2026

Someone can steal your identity. But what if they target your home?

Property and deed fraud can happen when criminals use stolen personal information to target property ownership records.

Homeowners should understand the risk and know what is happening with their property records.

LockMyDeed helps you monitor what matters most.

Learn more at LockMyDeed.com

08/27/2026

Would you marry someone online you've never met in person?

Online marriage can be legitimate. But a legal marriage does not automatically prove that the person on the other side has been truthful about who they are.

Online relationships can feel very real. You may talk every day, see each other on video, and believe you know the person well.

Before marrying someone remotely, independently verify their identity.

The marriage may be real. The relationship may not be.

Have questions? Visit TheCreditBureau.com or call 800-518-1077.

08/13/2026

Can you really get legally married online?

Surprisingly, yes.

In some cases, couples can participate in a legal marriage ceremony online even when they are in different locations.

But there are still rules, and recognition can depend on where you live and how the marriage is performed.

Before saying “I do” online, make sure you understand exactly what is legal—and what is not.

Have questions? Visit TheCreditBureau.com or call 800-518-1077.

08/09/2026

I found my dream home—but my credit score is too low. What do I do?

Don't give up.

Get your credit reports and find out what's hurting your score. Look for late payments, high balances, collections, or information that isn't yours.

If something is wrong, dispute it. If it's accurate, focus on paying bills on time and lowering credit card balances.

Improving your credit takes time, but knowing what's hurting your score gives you a place to start—and gets you closer to that dream home.

For more information, visit TheCreditBureau.com or call 800-518-1077.

08/06/2026

My credit report is frozen. How do I unfreeze it?

Many people avoid freezing their credit because they think it's difficult to unfreeze.

It isn't.

If you're applying for a loan, mortgage, or credit card, you can request a temporary lift with the credit bureaus.

When the temporary lift expires, your credit report automatically freezes again, helping protect you from identity theft without having to remember to refreeze it.

Concerned your identity or credit was affected?

Visit TheCreditBureau.com

Why don't we all just freeze our credit reports?

08/05/2026

I gave $250 to someone pretending to be Apple Support. Can the bank get my money back?

Many victims believe the bank will automatically reimburse them. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case.

When you voluntarily authorize a payment because a scammer deceived you, recovering your money can be much more difficult.

If this happens:

• Contact your bank immediately.
• Report the scam.
• Change any passwords you shared.
• Determine whether your identity or personal information was also compromised.

Concerned your identity or credit was affected?

Visit TheCreditBureau.com

Why don't we all just freeze our credit reports?



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Can the bank get my money back?

Sometimes—but if you authorized the payment yourself, recovering your money can be difficult.

Contact your bank immediately and determine whether your identity was also compromised.

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I gave $250 to someone pretending to be Apple Support.

Can the bank get my money back?

Unfortunately, when victims authorize a payment because they were deceived, recovering the money can be much more difficult.

If this happens to you:

Contact your bank immediately.
Report the scam.
Change any passwords or account information you shared.
Determine whether your identity or personal information was also compromised.

Concerned your identity or credit was affected?

Visit TheCreditBureau.com

Why don't we all just freeze our credit reports?

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