Did you know you’re entitled to a FREE credit report once a year? It’s good to check in on your credit to stay in the know about any major changes or issues!
With the world of technology that we live in, our information is out there and can be accessed – and this is where monitoring your credit comes into play!
Know your numbers! It’s one of the best ways to know your credit history and to monitor for any potential identity theft. Plus, many consumers find accounts that they thought were closed are still open, so it’s an opportunity to do some important financial housecleaning.
Why should I check my credit report?
It’s not fun to think about, but identities can be stolen. This means that people can get your social security number, name, address, and more.
This also means that when identities are stolen, those thieves might open up credit cards or take out loans in your name. By monitoring your credit report, you can actually be in the know if this happens so that you can take the steps to combat it!
How to get a free credit report
AnnualCreditReport.com helps consumers obtain their credit report at no cost once every 12 months.
Update: Because of the pandemic, consumers can access weekly online reports at no cost for a limited time.
Each consumer has three reports available to them — one from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. You can request the reports one at a time or all three at once, but just one from each company per year is allowed. (Note: The credit report does not include your credit score.)
It’s quick and easy. You can review your report online within minutes.
You can also request a credit report by phone at 877-322-8228 or by mail. For these two methods, it may take up to 15 days to process your request.
AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to get your FREE annual credit reports. This right is guaranteed by a federal law, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.) You can verify the site by visiting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website.
