Bad Experience Alert

Use AnnualCreditReport.com - it is the true, free reporting site from all 3 credit bureaus. You can check it once a year - no obligation, no fees!

I had heard the freecreditreport.com wasn't free before

Thank you for the warning!

It's in the fine print.  The part that says it's only free if you subscribe.  Seen it on their TV ads too!

 Bummer.  Hope you get it worked out OK.

 

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Hi Mindy. All big companies like that are out to shaft you! I recently went to freecreditreport.com and got my free report. They tell you as long as you cancel within 30 days you will not be charged for their 'monitoring' service. I called up 3 days later and cancelled, but they try to get you to stay on the trial period, hoping you will forget, so they can charge you. The woman on the phone tried and tried to no avail. That is how they tried the game with me. When I cancelled, I got a confirmation #, and I keep it. I will be checking my credit card statements regularly. Its a shame we live in such a society that these companies rely on sleazy tactics to dupe people. Happy New Year! - Ray

That's a perfect example of false advertising.  However, our government has decided to turn a blind eye to this company, because of their connections.  If you're really angry, you should dispute their charge with your credit card company, and if you're really really angry, file a complaint with you state's attorney generals' office, and that of the state where the company is located.  That is the kind of response that makes a difference.

I have used this site before, but I don't remember them asking for a credit card number.  If they did, I'm sure I would have remembered.  It just seems logical that free would mean they don't need a number from you.  I hope you get it resolved easily!