CFPB Issues Warning to Businesses About Free Credit Reports

The Fair Credit Reporting Act entitles consumers to an annual free credit report from all reporting companies, not just Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Hundreds of specialty reporting agencies collect information about medical payments, tenant history, check-writing behaviors, … [Read more...]

Black Friday Shows Major Signs of Things to Come

The figures for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping are in and online shopping is gaining huge momentum that foretells a continued shift to more dollars being spent online. Experian and Hitwise tallied up their numbers and what they tell us is the online shopping traffic on … [Read more...]

Experian Database Compromise Leaves Hundred of Identities Vulnerable

Carolina Governor Nikki Haley promised millions of taxpayers free credit monitoring and protection from Experian after their information was stolen from the state’s department of revenue database by an international hacker. But recent reports question the security of all Americans’ … [Read more...]