I've heard the severity actually doesn't work as deterrent, people tend to assume they don't get caught
Don't worry, they're keeping an eye on it! But you see, people who are serious about their privacy are a minority and not really their focus!
You're wrong unfortunately, private credit agencies are a thing.
In Germany, you might be denied an apartment if the landlord demands a Schufa score
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