Useful Links

US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
www.ftc.gov

An excellent source for information about all types of consumer issues related to credit. This site contains educational pamphlets and downloadable forms.  Links from this portal enable consumers to file a complaint about a business and identity theft.

Consumer Action
www.consumer-action.org

Information and tips on many consumer issues. Material may be downloaded for free.

The truly free credit report service
www.annualcreditreport.com

Through this site you can obtain a credit report free of charge from all of the major credit reporting agencies. Reports are available annually.  Credit scores are also available for a small fee.

Federal Citizen Information Center
www.pueblo.gsa.gov

This site contains answers to your questions about the Federal government and common consumer issues. Most of the information is provided free of charge.

Equifax
www.equifax.com

One of the three major credit reporting agencies (credit bureau). The website contains information on credit and credit scoring.  You can purchase credit reports and credit scores from this site.

Trans Union
www.transunion.com

One of the three major credit reporting agencies (credit bureau). The website contains information on credit and credit scoring.  You can purchase credit reports and credit scores from this site.

Experian
www.experian.com

One of the three major credit reporting agencies (credit bureau). The website contains information on credit and credit scoring.  You can purchase credit reports and credit scores from this site.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov

This site Links to housing news; information about home owning, buying, renting and financing. This site also provides community data and pages about how to work with HUD. A resource library is available.