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Why Consumers’ Credit Reports Contain Errors

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The FTC says one in five Americans has an error on his or her credit report. By Daniel Gross.

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If you think your credit report contains an error, you’re not alone. The Federal Trade Commission released a report Monday morning that details systemic errors in the compilation and maintenance of credit ratings, which determine what people pay for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards—or even whether they can get...

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