One way to protect yourself from fraud and identify theft is to ensure that all the information on your credit report is correct.  Credit reports contain information about you, including what accounts you have and your bill paying history.  The law requires the major nationwide consumer reporting companies - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion - to give you a free copy of your credit report each year if you ask for it.

Visit www.AnnualCreditReport.com, a service created by these three companies, to order your free credit report each year.  You can also receive your report by calling 1-877-322-8228 or by a written request to: Annual Credit Report Request Services,PO Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281