How Do You Use A Credit Report To Stop Identity Theft?
In an attempt to empower consumers to protect themselves from identity theft, the federal government has passed a law which allows every resident of the United States to annually obtain a copy of their credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus free of charge. It is a good idea to monitor your credit report to detect and stop identity theft. Go to the annual credit report website to request copies of your credit reports. You will need to enter identifying information about yourself to access the reports. If you choose to access your reports online you will be able to view them immediately. Download and print the required request form if you would prefer to send your request through the mail and receive a printed copy of the reports mailed to you. It will take a few weeks to get the reports if you do it this way. The mailing address is available at the website. Call 1-877-322-8228 to request your credit reports be mailed to you if you do not have access to a computer or t
