Junk mail. No one likes it. Most people will take a glance at the envelope then throw it away. But it's key to give each letter a thorough check. Some credit card issuers are now sending cardholders statements in plain, unmarked white envelopes that look like a solicitation, or junk.

While statements incognito can reduce the chances that your credit card bill will be stolen from your mailbox by an identity thief, analysts say that consumers should be concerned about the statements that are unmarked. If you throw out a credit statement without looking at it, it can lead to large credit troubles.

The reason why credit card issuers have altered the look of the envelopes is because delinquencies at credit card companies are rising more and more every day. Because of this, issuers are outsourcing more of their jobs to call centers and agencies. Third party agencies are prevented from a number of techniques that the original creditors could have done. To avoid potential lawsuits and violation of law, agencies are now sending out statements using plain white envelopes.

Because payment history is accountable for about thirty five percent of your credit score, one missed payment due to the mistake of throwing the white envelope away can be costly.

To keep unmarked bills from ruining your credit score, choose a way to receive statements that is safer then the post office. Go on the internet and track your statements there. Always open all of your mail, even if you feel that it may be junk. Come up with a list of your monthly expenses and all of your accounts. Include due dates for bills in this list.

In a recession it is key that debtors protect their finances and do their best to keep a good credit score. Taking these easy measures could do a world of good.