Credit reports
Coverage of Credit reports in the Nexus archive.
- Internet service scam
A user mistakenly contacted a scammer posing as their ISP after a Google search for outage assistance, resulting in the provision of personal information like their SSN and address. The scammer claimed to offer a lower-cost 'partner ISP' service, but the user's actual ISP denied any partnership. Despite no financial loss or new accounts detected, the user remains concerned about potential fraud.
- Google phone call scam [US]
A user received a scam call from an individual impersonating Google, claiming unauthorized account access. The scammer had brief access before being signed out, prompting the user to change their password, enable an authenticator app, and freeze credit reports within 10 minutes.
- The average credit score for each age group - and how to fix yours quickly
The article outlines average credit scores by age group and provides strategies for quickly improving credit scores. It emphasizes understanding credit trends and actionable steps for financial health.