Student Loans And Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Took Out Loans In Your Name
If you find out someone took out student loans in your name, here’s how to deal with student loans and identity theft.
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If you find out someone took out student loans in your name, here’s how to deal with student loans and identity theft.
With the news of the Equifax data breach, many people have been scared about their identity stolen – guess what? It already has been.
Identity thieves want your money and credit. But you can protect yourself today by taking these steps to secure your financial information.
Rebuilding your credit is more difficult than preventing identity theft in the first place. Learn about identity theft prevention right here!
You can now freeze and unfreeze your credit report for free! What is the process like? Here is what you need to know to do it and rest easy.
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