Monday, September 24, 2007

Free Credit Reports

Free Annual Credit Report! Are you aware that you can request a free credit report? Yes you can get a free credit report - you heard it hear! A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. There is only one online source authorized to do so. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises consumers who order their free annual credit report online to be sure to order only from the site below. Beware of other sites that may look and sound similar.It is a good idea to get a copy of your credit report and review it for accuracy. Wrong information can hurt you in many ways. Be cautious of identify theft also.That is http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ or by calling 1-877-323-8228You can also link to it from www.ftc.gov.

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