According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), its Consumer Sentinel Network received almost 6.5 million reports in 2024 — 40% of which were for fraud and 18% were for identity theft. Indeed, ...

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Another sign that could indicate potential fraud on your credit report is the presence of collections or charge-offs.

Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority offers a free notification system that alerts owners to potential fraud.