Key Statistics 11.1 million adults were victims of identity theft in 2009 The total fraud amount was $54 billion The average victim spent 21 hours and $373 out of pocket resolving the crime 4.8% of the population was a victim of identity fraud in 2009 13% of identity fraud crimes were committed by someone the victim knew The Most Common Types of Identity Theft While working as a credit repair expert, I encountered many clients who were victims of identity theft of some kind. The … [Read more...]
Disputing a Credit Report
FACT: Credit reporting is a voluntary and for-profit enterprise. FACT: The US government does not endorse, or promote the credit reporting industry. FACT: Credit reporting companies (also known as credit bureaus) are not part of the federal government. If the credit reporting agencies, (most notably Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) are no more part of the federal government than say FedEx or Wal-Mart; why are we so intimidated by them? The main reason is because they wield so much power and … [Read more...]
