#Contact 6: Only one website offers truly free credit report

Contact 6: Only one website offers truly free credit report

MILWAUKEE Many aren t aware of the fact that you re entitled to one free credit report every 12 months, by law, and it s a great way to prevent against identity theft.

FOX6 s Contact 6 says don t be fooled by online companies offering so-called free credit reports. Typically, you are charged heavy fees.

Only one website offers a truly free credit report, authorized by the federal government, and that s AnnualCreditReport.com.

This could mean the difference between extra security against potential identity theft, and serious trouble! You want to go in and make sure everything is correct, there s no late payment, that you actually paid on time, or accounts you didn t open which means you ve been a victim of identity theft and you want to go report that, or correct the information immediately, Amanda Walker with Consumer Reports said.

If you d like to get your free credit score, click here for the ConsumersUnion.com/CreditReport website.

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