Library: English | Freeze Your Credit File Leave ID Thieves Out in the Cold. A credit file "security freeze" is a preventive tool to help you avoid identity theft and to block impostors from using your personal information to establish credit. This publication explains how to "freeze" your credit file, which prevents new credit from being established in your name until you temporarily or permanently lift the freeze. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on Jun 04, 2008
Library: English | Freeze Your Credit File - Powerpoint Slides . The Freeze Your Credit File Powerpoint File is available for download in the "Download File" section. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Credit Report Security Freeze - Training Packet . To provide participants with the knowledge to determine whether a security freeze is right for them and, if it is, how to place, lift and remove a security freeze. This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 11-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Security Freeze Training Manual Questions and Answers About Placing, Lifting & Removing a Freeze on Your Credit Report. This publication is part of a series on how you can protect yourself from identity (ID) theft by placing a security freeze on your credit files. A freeze also is a good idea for victims of ID theft. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 2008
Library: English | State Credit Freeze Chart . Consumer Action has prepared a chart listing guidelines for placing a "security freeze" on your credit file. Filed Under: Privacy Rights Fraud/Scams Credit on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Understanding Debit Cards Plastic with a difference. Debit cards look similar to credit cards, but they work differently. This publication explains how they work, what consumer protections exist and how cardholders can address problems with billing and unauthorized use. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Apr 01, 2008
Library: English | Be Careful Where You Get Credit - Powerpoint Slides . This presentation is a companion to the brochure "Watch Where You Get Credit," which compares various sources of credit—from credit unions to pawn shops. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Mar 27, 2008
Library: English | Watch Where You Get Credit Not all credit is good credit. This publication explains the various sources of credit—from credit unions to pawn shops—and includes warnings about credit that consumers might want to avoid. Filed Under: Money Management Credit on Mar 26, 2008
Library: English | Understanding Your Credit Score . Your credit score is a "snapshot" of your credit history that is used by lenders, insurers and others to assess your creditworthiness and the likelihood that you will pay your bills and repay outstanding loans. This publication explains how to learn your score, how to interpret it and how to maintain or improve it. Filed Under: Credit on Feb 26, 2008
Library: English | Good Credit - Leader’s Guide (2007) . A guide to help community-based organization staff educate their clients about credit. Topics include credit reports, credit history, establishing good credit, credit scoring, credit fraud and more. Filed Under: Credit Workshops/Trainings on Jul 30, 2007