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August 03, 2005

Free annual credit report search can land you in credit troubles

You looked for a free annual credit report on the web and thought you found it. Instead you found a shady credit repair company that subscribed you for its services that you didn't need to begin with, and then turned you to debt collection agency. Can't happen to you? Read this story. And there are plenty more examples of how unscrupulous people trying to redirect you to their websites with only one purpose - to get few of your dollars.

If you want a free annual credit report, you have to know one thing for sure. The only one website approved by FTC and backed up by Equifax, Transunion and Experian is www.annualcreditreport.com.

We at BCA also invite you to visit our unofficial Free Annual Credit Report site that also explains few additional points. And please realize that we don't sell, offer or promote anything on this web page. It is only for your information.

 
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