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Only scammers say they’ll remove all negative information from your credit report
Is there information on your credit report that’s correct, but not so good? Don’t believe ads that promise an easy fix. There are ways to fix mistakes on your credit report, but you can’t legally remove information that’s correct and up to date — and no one else can either, no matter what their ads promise.
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“When are you free for coffee?” Long lost friend or a scammer trying to get you to respond?
You get a text message from a number you don’t know, asking when you’re free to catch up over a cup of coffee. Don’t perk up just yet. That invitation for a coffee date might sound like it’s from a friend you’ve lost touch with, but it’s probably just a scammer looking to start a conversation with you. Not sure how to respond? The short answer is: Don’t. Keep reading to find out why.
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FTC says CarShield didn’t cover car repairs as advertised
If a company selling car service contracts had tons of exceptions and exclusions to their coverage, would you want to know? Probably. But the FTC says CarShield left that part out.
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