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Experian
Credit Reports Stolen with Ford Authorization Code
CNN / Money Magazine - May 17, 2002
Experian credit reports stolen
Thieves are unbelievable. If only they'd apply their talents to something
worthwhile. In this case, they got their hands on a Ford Motor Credit
authorization code for Experian, one of the major credit bureaus.
This allowed them to make requests for people's credit reports directly
from Experian, just like they were a Ford dealership.
This may affect you, even if you've never owned or financed a car
from Ford. The reports were pulled from the general population, not
just from Ford customers.
I've read elsewhere that they even targeted affluent neighborhoods,
just to victimize people with bigger credit lines. If
you were one of the victims, however, you should have received a letter
from Ford. They've also set up a toll-free line just for this issue
- 888-838-8176.
 
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