WASHINGTON (NBC 26) — The three nationwide consumer credit reporting agencies are extending free weekly credit reports to Americans until April 20, 2022. The extension is intended to help Americans as many struggle financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under federal law, all consumers are entitled to get one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three national consumer reporting agencies, and under other special circumstances. At the start of the pandemic, however, the agencies increased the frequency to weekly for a one-year period.
Consumers should review all items appearing in each section of their credit report. If an error is identified, contact the credit reporting agency immediately to initiate a dispute of that information. Weekly credit reports can be requested at www.annualcreditreport.com.
