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CPN – Credit Profile Number / Credit Privacy Number – Craigslist Scam to Watch Out For

While searching out scams to avoid recently I came across many that were willing, for a fee, to help me repair bad credit using a CPN or Credit Profile Number. There is a lot of misinformation online about the CPN but what you need to know is you can’t use a fictional number in place [...]

How Can I Get Past This Bad Debt And On With My Life? – Amanda

“Dear Steve, I went through a divorce for about 1 1/2 yrs. and it was final in May 2009. We had our car repossessed in Jan 09, fell behind on credit card pmts (most all in my name) totalling approx $ 30,000.00 and now my home was foreclosed on by BOA, even though they admitted [...]

My Father Stole $25,000 From Me. – Drew

“Dear Steve, I’m 28 years old, have a 17 month old son, sole provider currently (my girlfriend is in nursing school). I have $28,000 in credit card debt, $15,000 student loan debt with Sallie Mae, currently trying to sell my house since I am quickly becoming unable to pay my mortgage. I owe my mother [...]