Property loss type
What does a Credit card / forgery / counterfeit money claim mean on a CLUE report?
A credit card/forgery loss on a CLUE report is a small homeowners additional-coverage claim for unauthorized card use or forged instruments.
Credit card / forgery / counterfeit money in plain English
A small homeowners additional coverage paid for unauthorized credit-card use, forged checks, or counterfeit money accepted in good faith.
Limits are small (commonly around $500) and these claims are rare; an entry here is more likely to be unfamiliar to the consumer, so verify it's yours.
CLUE disclosures and carrier feeds vary. Use this as a decoder aid, then verify the entry against your report, insurer records, and claim documents.
What to watch for
Entries you don't recognize at all — identity mix-ups are possible in any consumer report; dispute anything that isn't yours.
- Date of loss versus the report and order dates
- Amount paid, especially if the entry shows $0
- Claim status, including inquiry or information-only language
- Property address, vehicle, or policyholder identity
- Duplicate entries for the same event
Evidence that may help
Bank/card statements, police or fraud reports from the incident.