Consumer watchdog group uspirg finds complaints against credit reporting agencies are on the rise. InvestigateTV Consumer Investigator CaresseJ shares the major concerns people are reporting and how you can avoid running into the same problems.
Mierzwinkski said the increase in complaints is concerning because having a bad credit score can impact your ability to buy a house, secure a loan, or get a job.
Our industry continues to evolve policies and procedures with the best interests of consumers in mind. This includes changes to the reporting of medical collection debt and the extension of free weekly credit reporting through the end of 2023 to help consumers manage their financial health during a period of rising inflation and unprecedented economic uncertainty.
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