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Bankruptcy is on the rise.
But what if your parent has the same name as you?
Jay Fleischman, Esq.
Mixed Credit File
Mishaps can happen.
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are the three national agencies to report a dispute to.
Fleischman stated, The problem is rare, and theres no surefire way to prevent mistakes from happening.
While a child with the same name as their parent usually isnt affected by bankruptcy, it can happen.
There are experts who specialize in mixed credit files and repairing credit should the situation arise.
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