Credit Bureaus
Below are the three major credit reporting agencies.
an office with a piece of paper displaying a credit report
Three major credit bureaus exist in the United States that gather consumer credit data.
You are entitled to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit-reporting agencies. Order online from www.annualcreditreport.com, the only authorized web site for free credit reports or call 1-877-322-8228. You will need to provide your name, address, social security number, and date of birth to verify your identity.
The contact information for each of the three major credit bureaus is listed below.
Equifax www.equifax.com 1-800-525-6285
Experian www.experian.com 1-888-397-3742
TransUnion www.transunion.com 1-800-680-7289