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Identity theft is on the rise. With an increasing number of people targeted by identity theft schemes it makes sense to try and avoid this happening in the first place.

Identity theft techniques change all the time. A free identity theft check can help people spot problems early before too much damage is done.

During the current credit crunch, banks and other lenders are taking a harder look at credit applications; consequently more consumers are now being refused credit.

In a recent press release, comparison site uSwitch announced the arrival, in time for Christmas, of a new credit card for those with a less than perfect credit score.

In the continuing difficult economic conditions how many people understand that multiple credit applications will have an adverse effect on their credit score?

For those with a poor credit score, consulting a credit repair agency may be tempting but there is nothing the agencies can do, that they can't do themselves.

Credit repair could be vital to small businesses and customers wishing to obtain cheap credit. But how can this be done properly and without risk?

Lenders use credit checks to assess risk when lending money. Consumers looking to borrow can look at their own credit history first to work out their chances of success.

For people, with increasing personal debt, looking for a cheap unsecured loan to see them through a difficult financial period, there are some pitfalls to be aware of.

Those applying for a loan/new financial account may not get approval until the lender has estimated their credit score. What is the scoring based on & what does it mean?

Credit report companies keep files on potential credit customers in order to inform lenders on risk factors. But how do credit reports work and are they fair?

A consumer's ability to borrow/get credit agreements is tied into their credit report & score. What steps can be used to clean up a credit report and make things easier?

The Internet is awash with adverts for " bad debt credit cards" or "adverse credit cards", for some this type of card may be part of the solution to their debt problem.

The credit card market is swamped with many different types of card, making the choice for consumers a difficult one. Soft credit searches may make the process easier.

In a world where credit is increasingly more difficult to obtain, a borrower's credit rating or credit score is a vital part of the equation.