Fraud Control/Alert FAQS

1. What is Credit Fraud Prevention?

Credit fraud is widespread, with the Javelin Strategy & Research company's "Identity Fraud Survey Report" finding that there were 11.1 million victims in the United States during 2009. Victims have ways to control and repair the damage caused through identity thieves and other criminals, but prevention is the most efficient strategy.

2. How to Remove a Credit Alert?

Fraud alerts are precautionary measures taken when you feel your credit history or report has been compromised via identity theft. This alert lets creditors and lenders know there is a risk of fraud by someone other than the actual credit applicant. Once the risk has subsided, actions can be taken to remove the alert from a credit profile.

3. What is a Fraud Alert?

A fraud alert is something that the leading credit agencies confer to your credit report. When you, or someone else, try to open up a credit account throughgetting a fresh credit card, car loan, cell phone, etc., the investor should contact you through phone to make sure that you really want to open a new account. If you aren’t within reach through phone, the credit account should not be opened.

4. By what method to Prevent People from Frauding a Cash Register?

When running a small business, fraud is no joke. While larger establishments have well-established cash-handing policies and small armies of fraud prevention staff, a small business owner is on her own. Small businesses can face difficult significances when fraud happens, but with a few small investments and some changes to workplace policy, you can decrease the chances of adelinquent employee defrauding you and your cash register.