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1. chaseb+Xi[view] [source] 2026-01-08 20:39:44
>>Rooste+(OP)
We've always wanted to build a service which provides authentication through credit score verification. Whether its applied to dating apps, product review sites, HN. I'd sure love to filter by 650+ only. I'm certain it's illegal but it sure would help.
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2. al_bor+xI[view] [source] 2026-01-08 22:59:32
>>chaseb+Xi
What happens if someone had no debt, and thus no score? Lenders see this as a negative (to drive more business), but is likely a positive sign, as it means they live within their means and can get their bills paid without leaning on debt.
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3. behind+4Q[view] [source] 2026-01-08 23:50:39
>>al_bor+xI
While it's commendable, the reality is they should have already "figured out" how to play the system and just farmed the reward points from credit cards and immediately pay them off without incurring any interest.

You get a good credit score and still live within your means while also getting additional points + bank covering any fraudulent activity if the card got stolen.

Of course this method probably won't work for people that feel they would rather just cut themselves off from temptation fully or those without access to banking systems, which I sympathise with.

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