Credit reports and scores common issues

I’m a caseworker for a youth in foster care. How do I check a credit report for a youth in foster care?

I'm a caseworker for a youth in foster care. What should I do if there is an error on a credit report or evidence of identity theft for a youth in foster care?

What should I do if there is an error on a minor child’s credit report or evidence of identity theft?

I’ve been looking for a job. What do employers see when they do credit checks and background checks?

My bank or credit union closed my checking account. Will this hurt my credit?

Could late rent payments or problems with a landlord be in my credit report?

What should I do if I see the same reporting error in more than one credit reporting company’s credit report?

I was an authorized user on my deceased relative’s credit card account. Am I liable to repay the debt?

As an active duty member of the military, can I get a truly free credit score for me or my spouse?

How can I prevent anyone from using my personal information to obtain credit while I am deployed overseas in the military?

Some of my debts are listed multiple times on my credit report. What should I do?

My insurance company increased my car insurance rates because of my credit report. Is that legal?

Could I be turned down for a job because of something in my credit report?

How can I tell a credit repair scam from a reputable credit counselor?

I receive numerous credit card offers in the mail. Will these offers damage my credit score?

I don't recognize the name of a creditor listed on my credit report. Should I dispute this listing?

I got my credit score from two different credit bureaus and have two different numbers. Why is that?

I do not want creditors to report my accounts to credit reporting companies. What can I do?

My credit application was denied because of my credit report. What can I do?

I'm in the military, can a debt collector have my security clearance revoked if I fall behind on paying my debt?

I’m in the military. Can exercising my rights under the SCRA hurt my credit score or can my lender or creditor close my account or reduce my credit?

A credit repair firm sent me an offer outlining their credit repair program. Should I enroll?

I filed for bankruptcy. How long will that appear on credit reports?

I got my free credit reports, but they do not include my credit scores. Can I get my credit score for free too?