Identity Theft » Contrary to some popular reports, fraud alerts on consumer credit reports do not hurt credit scores. However, such alerts, especially constantly renewed alerts, can delay a consumer seeking new credit.

Contrary to some popular reports, fraud alerts on consumer credit reports do not hurt credit scores. However, such alerts, especially constantly renewed alerts, can delay a consumer seeking new credit.

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Contrary to some popular reports, fraud alerts on consumer credit reports do not hurt credit scores. However, such alerts, especially constantly renewed alerts, can delay a consumer seeking new credit. — William Kresse, director of the Center for the Study of Fraud and Corruption at Saint Xavier University

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