Companies Renting Credit Card Accounts to Help Those with Low Credit Scores

Well, I posted this article a little late, it seems Fair Isaac is now taking steps to curb this practice. If you look at the Top Mortgage News Articles I posted today, you will see a story addressing this. You can also check out this link:

http://www.cutimes.com/article.php?article=32598

If you want to know more about this nefarious practice, which basically promotes FICO fraud read on:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/267102/companies_renting_credit_card_accounts.html

Do a Background Check on Yourself

I pulled this off of the Consumerist website today. It’s a quick and dirty article on how to check yourself out. Hey, if you’re going for a job or even renting an apartment, see what they see.

http://consumerist.com/consumer/privacy/do-a-background-check-on-yourself-265223.php