10 Things to Check in Your Credit Report

Social Security Number

Your social security number indicates who you are to the government. One number being off or out of place totally changes your identity, so this is a big one to look for and ensure its accuracy.

Your date of birth is also important – possibly as important as your social security number in identifying who you are. Make sure, for example, there is a 09 for September rather than just the number 9. Even this little error can cause confusion and possibly lead to the reporting agencies mistaking your identity with another person’s.

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