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by Tom Tessin, Tom

It is really not necessary for you to worry over credit card problems for there are ways that you can use to help fix your credit problems. First thing that you should do is check the credit reporting agencies and make sure that no wrong reports have been made against your credit. You should verify information about yourself with the credit reporting bureaus as well as a wrong number on your social security or ID could cause you problems. Don't assume that because you missed a payment some place that is the reason your credit score is low. You should check to make sure that there are not any charges on your account that you are not aware. After you have checked out your report from all three bureaus and pin pointed the problem then you can take action.

Contact your creditor and make sure that you owe the amount that they claim you do. Then make a pay arrangement with them offering to pay the account off sooner if possible if they are willing to knock off the late fees and overdue charges. Sometimes your creditor will do this in order to get the bill paid. After you have everything paid or arrangements made to get it paid then make sure that you put a letter in the credit bureau explaining how you handled your credit situation. You can ask your creditor to also change their rating of you and in some cases the creditor will upgrade your score. This is not a mandatory thing by your creditor as they do have the right to keep your score the way it is because of your slowness in payment.

When you are back on your feet again and are able to keep up with credit cards it might be a good idea to get a new credit card making payments on time so that you will have an up-to-date report to go to your credit reporting bureaus. This will help your score improve and help you to be able to get credit whenever you need it. Everyone gets into a slump at times having problems with debts because of our failing economy and loss of employment it is often hard to keep up with payments as you planned. That is why we suggest that when you do apply for a credit card that you use it wisely.

When you start to worry about things, it really can put a burden on your health. You really have to sit back and think about what you're really thinking about. I know it's money and a lot of people think money runs your life but it shouldn't. You have to look at all the great things that you have around you like family and friends. This is something that money can never replace. Sure, money does buy you great things but can you run into a store right now and buy someone like your best friend or parents? I highly doubt it.

If you've been a victim of identity theft, you know how hard it is to get your good credit rating back again. Start protecting yourself before it happens to you.

1. Don't carry your social security card with you. Keep it in a safe place in your home or in your bank's safe deposit box.

2. Be careful when you are at your ATM machine. Watch for people who might be looking over your shoulder to see your PIN number.

3. If you and a spouse or significant other break up, change your PIN number and have your credit card company change your account and bank card numbers. Even the nicest people can be tempted!

4. Be sure that online purchases are being made from genuine companies. Don't just give out your credit card number at a site that doesn't look professional. A good practice would be to call those that you are not sure of to see if someone actually answers the telephone.

But, what if you have already become a victim of identity theft? What do you do now?

What you do NOT want to do is tell the credit bureaus. They will put a fraud alert on your report. It is supposed to protect you, but in reality it makes your credit problems worse. You will more than likely be rejected for any future loans or credit. What you do want to do is:

1. Contact current credit card companies to change your account information and credit card numbers. This includes your PIN number, if you have one.

2. Get your credit report from the three credit bureaus frequently and watch for activity that you have not initiated. If you find anything, dispute the claims with the company that has the incorrect charges. Be sure to file a police report! Ask the company to put a "freeze" on this account. This is different than a fraud alert. You will need the police report to have this done. A "freeze" means that someone has stolen (or is trying to steal) your identity; a fraud alert claims that someone (perhaps even yourself) has committed a criminal act with your account.

3. By this time, the credit card company will probably notify the credit bureaus. You will need to send them copies of any police reports to prove that you were a victim of identity theft. This way, even if they put a fraud alert on your credit report, you will have a way to prove that you aren't the "bad" guy here. If you have this information when you want to get a loan, you have a better chance of getting it.

4. Watch your checking and savings accounts for suspicious activity. You might have to cancel your current accounts and open new ones. To be extra safe, open new ones in a different bank.

5. Contact your Social Security Office to make sure no one is claiming benefits under your social security number. Explain to them that you are a victim of identity theft and want to make sure they aren't paying your benefits to someone else.

6. Contact the Identity Theft Clearinghouse and Federal Trade Commission to let them know your identity has been stolen. They have a large datacenter full of the names of identity thieves. The more information that you can provide them, the better they can help you.

Identity theft is becoming a big problem these days. We have to be aware of what is happening with our credit. Check your credit reports frequently to watch for suspicious activity.

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