Sentences with phrase «fraudulently open a credit account»

So a thief wouldn't be able to fraudulently open a credit account using your social security number.

Not exact matches

Checking your credit report can help you determine if there are any errors or if someone has fraudulently opened accounts in your name.

In addition to using your existing accounts fraudulently, criminals can also use your information to open new bank accounts, sign up for credit cards or take out loans in your name.

They do, however, help prevent new credit accounts from fraudulently being opened.

It won't stop someone from using your credit card number, but it can help you avoid having an account opened fraudulently in your name.

A credit freeze prohibits anyone from accessing your credit report, in effect blocking identity thieves from opening accounts in your name when fraudulently submitting a new credit application.