http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2012/01/05/can-facebook-hurt-your-credit-score/
As a Japanese proverb tells us: "When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends." Did you know that modern lending institutions take this to heart and may be screening potential clients by their associations on social networking sites like Faceboook? You may be the epitome of responsibility, but if your Facebook friends include more than a few deadbeats and felons, you may be judged by theirmisdeeds rather than your own accomplishments. It may not be fair, but the reality is that it can happen.
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