The report was acting as a tool for detecting identity theft . Someone else was trying to write chapters in Alex’s story. Because he caught it early, he was able to request a correction and protect his financial future. The Final Lesson
However, Alex soon learned that a credit report could also be a warning system. One evening, while checking his report online —which he learned never hurts your credit score—he noticed a mysterious credit card he hadn't opened. credit-reports-online
A heavy section that only appeared if things went south, like bankruptcies or collection accounts . The Guardian of Opportunities The report was acting as a tool for detecting identity theft