The Federal Trade Commission provides information about free credit reports. You're entitled to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies. Order online from annualcreditreport.com, the only federally authorized website for free credit reports, or call 877-322-8228. You will need to provide your name, address, social security number, and date of birth to verify your identity.

Web pages

• Home - https://consumer.ftc.gov/
• Info about Free Credit Reports - https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/free-credit-reports
• Annual Credit Reports (the only federally authorized website for free credit reports) -https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action