CrzyAmeriCan Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hello allFirst I would like to say "THESE BOARDS ARE GREAT!" Many thanks to the people running them and to all those who contribute. My question are...1. How do CA's collect information on you and what are the ways to make it difficult for them to get more or any info. 2. If I was to get my credit report would the CA's know that I am? 3. Would it wake old sleeping CA's? 4.What are things that you might do that could wake sleeping CA's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio_Guy Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 The fastest way to wake a sleeping Ca is get a new TL or CC. They pay for monitoring services to alert them when you get new credit.They won't know if you pull your own credit file... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghacorp Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 They look in places you would never suspect such as Classmates, credit reports, court filings, etc. About the only way to prevent them from getting more [information] would be to either kill yourself or relocate to a third world nation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghacorp Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 They look in places you would never suspect such as Classmates, credit reports, court filings, etc. About the only way to prevent them from getting more [information] would be to either kill yourself or relocate to a third world nation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghacorp Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 They look in places you would never suspect such as Classmates, credit reports, court filings, etc. About the only way to prevent them from getting more [information] would be to either kill yourself or relocate to a third world nation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrzyAmeriCan Posted November 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 Thanks for the replys.Thats great to hear that they will not know if I get my credit report (some other site mentioned they could) I figured I was safe.I dont plan on applying for credit or anything soon so I am safe there. If I am correct I should pass SOL on all my accounts by early next year and I will be safe to start trying to clear up my bad stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio_Guy Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 You can if you are careful start cleaning things up before the SOL.For instance, get rid of all your old addresses and phone numbers in your CRA files etc. go after TLs with lates etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loser Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 They look in places you would never suspect such as Classmates, credit reports, court filings, etc. About the only way to prevent them from getting more [information] would be to either kill yourself or relocate to a third world nation!Just go off the Grid..1. Close all your accounts2. Toss your cell phone3. Sell your car and do not renew your DL (outdated DL is fine for ID)4. Get rid of your phone, use only public phones or disposable CP.5. Pay for everything in cash6. Work under the table jobs7. Steer clear of Pigs/Smokies/Bears/and the fuss8. Move to Mexico 9. Become destitute10. Kill yourself... but survive - just don't tell anyone... tis a tad illegal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolo Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 and one more thing, don't use public restrooms. Only use the blue portable outhouse thingies and don't use the same one of those all the time either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Kelly Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I'm not sure that you can really hide. Remember though, it's not as if they are totally absorbed in finding info on just you. They have a lot of accoutns to deal with and I would say they will be more likely to go after the easier ones, so that they can make that commission/quota/or whatever.So, just don't make it easy for them. I'd say the most important thing is not to apply for any new credit. That's #1!!!!!!. Be careful about the info you post on credit boards. If you happen to relocate, don't put a change of address in with the post office. Call your friends and give them your new info. Little things, just use good common sense. If you are avoiding a very large debt, then, of course, they are going to put more time and effort into finding you. If they really want to find you, they eventually will. Soooo, be prepared to be found. Have a plan of action. Legally protect your assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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