Did you know that ID theft is the fastest-growing crime worldwide?Last year, 33% of adults in the United States experienced identity theft which is more than twice the global average!As a Credit Hero, you’ll run into folks that have accounts show up on their credit reports that don’t belong to them. The fraudulent accounts are usually credit cards but, lately, identity thieves are getting more creative!They may open all types of loans in your name, finance vehicles, and chop ‘em up for parts, or they could file your taxes and steal your tax refund. And they can even get medical procedures under your identity so you get stuck with the bill! When thieves get their dirty little hands on your personal information and assume your identity, the damage they can do is limitless.That is why today, I’m going to let you know how you can help your clients clear these issues from their credit reports once and for all!So stick around!Key Takeaways for This Week:Some worrying statistics about identity theft (0:44)One of the most harrowing identity theft stories I’ve heard (2:13)5 steps to removing identity theft issues from a credit report (4:43)How to reach out to the bureaus about identity theft (8:17)What to expect after completing these 5 steps? (10:14)Additional Resources:Get a free trial to Credit Repair CloudSign up for the Credit Hero ChallengeMake sure to subscribe so you stay up to date with our latest episodes!

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