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[-] Shortstack@reddthat.com 20 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Protip: ruin your own credit score so thieves can’t open credit cards in your name. Gotta stay one step ahead!

[-] Ryan213@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Uh...yeah, that's exactly why I maxed mine out!

[-] AutumnSpark1226@lemmy.today 7 points 1 year ago

totally a security measurement

[-] AzuleBlade@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Was gonna say, wayyy ahead of you OP. I just paid one off, I should probably max it out again just in case.

[-] Ryan213@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Can never be too careful.

[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 6 points 1 year ago

With ID theft, the thieves open more credit cards. They don't only use yours.

You are protected from muggers, as they use yours. Fuck them. I hope they feel bad when shopping and being declined.

[-] bdonvr@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 year ago

Thieves can't open new cards if you have collections, missed payments, and high utilization :thonk:

[-] Laitinlok@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

Lol

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