True or False? Circle the right answer. 1 Anyone who works in a department store or credit card company can look up your credit records. 2 If a mistake gets into your credit file, it's almost impossible to correct. 3 When you owe money, people can call you at home or at work anytime to try to collect it. 4 There are many different computer files about everybody in this country. 5 Many companies have policies that protect the privacy of their customers. 6 You always have the legal right to ask people why they need the information before you answer a question. 7 The government protects your right to privacy. 8 The information you give one company can be used to make a mailing list for other companies. 9 People can check your credit file if you are applying for a job, insurance, credit or if you are renting an apartment. 10 If you want to get a copy of your credit file, all you have to do is ask for it.
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