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Statistics Say...
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| 600 – Average number of hours victims spend recovering from Identity Theft. |
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Welcome to Our Consumer Resource Page
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| Many individuals are finding that background checks are now a major part of American life. Background Checks are used by employers, landlords, insurance providers, prospective dating partners and more. It can be devastating if incorrect or illegal information is included in a background check. If this happens to you, remember, the law is on your side. Below are several links that will help you understand your rights to free and accurate information as well as what employers can and cannot do with your background check information. |
Please feel free to email us with any questions or suggested links at:
resources@mybackgroundcheck.com |
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Criminal Identity Theft: What to Do if It Happens to You
- What is criminal identity theft?
- What is the first step the victim of criminal identity theft should take?
- Are there any precautions individuals can take to prevent becoming a victim of criminal identity theft?
- Plus 15 other important points an topics from how to work with the courts and law enforcement to should you or shouldn’t you change your social security number...
www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17g-CrimIdTheft.htm
Employment background checks: What they can and cannot include.
- What is included in a background check?
- What cannot be in a background check report?
- Background checks and your credit report
- How to prepare for a background check...
Plus 6 other topics: www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs16-bck.htm
The Federal Trade Commission answers common questions such as:
CONSUMER RIGHTS under the Fair Credit Reporting Act are outlined at:
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/fcrasummary.pdf
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