Check out sites on credit repair

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We see them all the time — advertisements to help improve or repair your credit. But do these services really work, and what steps does credit repair entail?

Several Web sites provide information on credit repair and how to detect unscrupulous repair offers. Here are a few with some useful insights:

• DebtWizards.com
Credit repair tips and warnings on how to avoid repair scams and fraud.

• eCreditRepair.com
Provides answers to a range of credit questions.

• Experian
Select "All about credit" to access credit report, scoring and fraud information.