Posted on October 25, 2013 by Rexdale Community Legal Clinic
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How can I avoid being taken advantage of by credit repair or debt settlement agencies?
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How can I avoid being taken advantage of by credit repair or debt settlement agencies?
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Credit repair
This publication explains the legal rules for businesses that promise to “fix” or repair their credit reports. It also explains why these services may often not be worth paying for, and suggests other ways for people to deal with credit and debt problems.
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CLEO – Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario
How Do I Know If My Identity Has Been Stolen?
This Ministry of Consumer Services web page lists some of the signs your identity might have been stolen: Bills or statements don’t arrive when they’re supposed to? Getting credit card statements for accounts you don’t have?
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Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services
Your credit report
This publication explains what a credit report (or “consumer report”) is, and the legal rules for what information can and cannot be included in a credit report, who can access it, and how it can be used. It outlines how to get corrections made to a credit report, and what to do if you have problems with a credit bureau (“consumer reporting agency”).
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CLEO – Community Legal Education Ontario/Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario
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