Credit Reports, Scores and Laws
AnnualCreditReport.com
Chex Systems Consumer Assistance
This is ChexSystems Inc.’s site. ChexSystems is a Consumer Reporting Agency governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This company reports bad checks, overdrawn accounts and other negative information to financial institutions which may then prevent you from getting a bank account. The site allows you to order your report free of charge and offers information on how you can improve your record and lessons about responsible banking as well as Identity theft affidavits.
website: www.consumerdebit.com
Choice Trust
This Consumer Reporting Agency provides reports including tenant reports, employment reports and C.L.U.E. reports on insurance claims you have made. Landlords, potential employers and insurance companies can use these reports. The same site also allows you to order reports to check on medical providers, nursing homes, and run a background check on a variety of service providers such as child care workers or contractors.
website: www.choicetrust.com
Equifax
Equifax Credit Reporting Bureau. NOTE: This site attempts to sell products and services which Hummingbird does not recommend or endorse.
website: www.equifax.comphone: 800-685-1111
Experian
Experian Credit Reporting Bureau. NOTE: This site attempts to sell products and services which Hummingbird does not recommend or endorse.
website: www.experian.comphone: 888-397-3742
Federal Trade Commission
The most complete government source for consumer protection information including your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how to dispute your credit report.
website: www.ftc.govphone: 877-382-4357
PRBC
Alternative credit report and credit score company for those who pay rent and utilities but do not have other credit. Notice: Effective July 12, 2010, PRBC changed its web site so that it is no longer accessible to consumers. Hummingbird does not recommend account "verifications" with PRBC because there is a charge for each account. For approximately $10 per month, consumers may still use secure bill paying through www.accountnow.com, who will automatically report all payments to PRBC to build a credit file with PRBC. Consumers should be aware of all other potential charges for services other than standard bill-paying. Hummingbird does not endorse Account Now, PRBC or any other company.
website: www.prbc.com
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
This non-profit consumer information and Advocacy organization educates regarding privacy issues including Identity theft and offers sample dispute letters.
website: www.privacyrights.org
Transunion
Trans Union Credit Reporting Bureau. NOTE: This site attempts to sell products and services which Hummingbird does not recommend or endorse.
website: www.transunion.comphone: 800-888-4213