Don’t be a victim of Identity Theft. Check your credit report at least once a year, or better yet, 4 times a year; once every season. Catching any strange activity early on will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.

United States
Equifax - 1-800-685-1111 - www.equifax.com
Experian - 1-888-EXPERIA - www.experian.com
TransUnion - 1-800-888-4213 - www.transunion.com

In the US, you can get a free annual report by law. A site that makes it easy is www.annualcreditreport.com. You can also reach them by phone at 1-877-322-8228.

Canada
Equifax - 1-800-465-7155 - www.equifax.ca
TransUnion - 1-866-525-0262 - www.tuc.ca

In Canada, you can get a free annual report from each bureau by sending a request by mail. Call or visit their websites for more information.

United Kingdom
Experian - 0870 241 6212 - www.experian.co.uk
Equifax - 0870 010 2091 - www.equifax.co.uk
Callcredit - 0113 244 1555 - www.callcredit.co.uk

Other
Live in another country? Contact your bank or government information line for information on your local credit reporting agencies. Information might also be in the local phone book.

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