A trigger lead is generated when a person's credit report is accessed for a specific purpose, like a mortgage application. This lead is then sold by credit agencies to other lenders or companies offering related services to reach potential customers with offers.
We've seen clients get bombarded with sometimes 30-40 texts and calls promising unrealistic rates and trying to impersonate other lenders.
Fortunately, you can opt out of having your information shared as trigger leads.
Here are the two place where you can remove yourself:
Opt-Out Prescreen: www.optoutprescreen.com/
Sign up for the Do Not Call List https://www.donotcall.gov
We've seen clients get bombarded with sometimes 30-40 texts and calls promising unrealistic rates and trying to impersonate other lenders.
Fortunately, you can opt out of having your information shared as trigger leads.
Here are the two place where you can remove yourself:
Opt-Out Prescreen: www.optoutprescreen.com/
Sign up for the Do Not Call List https://www.donotcall.gov