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Is it true that I can get a free copy of my credit report once a year?

Last Updated: March 28, 2008

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Yes. Federal law requires each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.

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