Because your credit file already shows unfamiliar entries, you're past the 'is this happening?' stage — the priority is mapping every entry so the dispute and freeze are watertight.
Why categorise first
Disputing 'maybe me' entries can backfire (you'll lose the account if it's actually yours). A 5-minute triage pass saves weeks of correction later.
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Jordan DicksonFounder, CyberSecurityGuides
Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.
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