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U.S. Govt. Stipulates Free Annual Credit Reports

Posted by samzenpus on from the should-have-paid-your-student-loan dept.

alue writes "Under the terms of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act, passed last year, and amid growing concerns over privacy and disclosure of sensitive financial data, the three leading credit reporting agencies must provide consumers with a free summary once a year of all credit information on file for that person. Consumers in 13 Western states will be able to grab free online copies of their credit reports starting Wednesday."

3 of 404 comments (clear)

  1. In Soviet Russia....In Korea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    In Soviet Russia, CREDIT REPORTS YOU!

    In Korea, Credit reports are only for old people.

  2. In soviet russia tongue gets cat! by private+Burrito · · Score: -1, Redundant

    In soviet Russia credit report stipulates you!

  3. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Comment removed based on user account deletion