OMFG, what a hassle!

[ThePresence]

I signed up with them just to see my score. You get a free 30 days and afterwards it's $12/month. So I saw my score and wanted to cancel. I finally found the number on the website and called to cancel. When you select the cancel option from the phone menu, you get about 5-6 minutes of dead air. Doesn't tell you that you're on hold or anything, just dead air. I thought I was disconnected, so I hung up and tried again, got the same thing. A rep finally answers and tries to convince me not to cancel. Sheesh. Yeah I know it's free, but they do call themselves freecreditreport.

 

[keldysh]

There exist no free ride!

Caveat Empor!

 

[Sheepathon]

PSA: If you're ever at bestbuy or any other retail store and they offer you a free 1-2 issue subscription to a magazine and tell you that "you can just cancel it at home right away," DON'T DO IT.

 

[BobDaMenkey]

There is no such thing as a free lunch. Take an econ class

I'd like to see what my credit is, but on the other hand with a hastle like that it's not worth it.

 

[walla]

rule of thumb...if you have to give a credit card number for something "free", it's never worth it.

 

[Squisher]

I stopped the minute they asked for a CC number.

 

[Sex Smurf]

Expect a strange charge on your CC for $30 or $60. make sure you read the fine print about signing up for their credit guard thingy. Call back asap to make it clear to them you do NOT want this service.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Link -- Fixed


KS

 

[Jassi]

I really need to see my score. Any ideas on how to prevent getting scammed?

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp">https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp</a>



KS

learn to link diamond member.

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Jassi
I really need to see my score. Any ideas on how to prevent getting scammed?

I didn't get scammed, they just made it difficult to cancel.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
I signed up with them just to see my score. You get a free 30 days and afterwards it's $12/month. So I saw my score and wanted to cancel. I finally found the number on the website and called to cancel. When you select the cancel option from the phone menu, you get about 5-6 minutes of dead air. Doesn't tell you that you're on hold or anything, just dead air. I thought I was disconnected, so I hung up and tried again, got the same thing. A rep finally answers and tries to convince me not to cancel. Sheesh. Yeah I know it's free, but they do call themselves freecreditreport.

I heard they were a PITA.

myFICO.com is all I have to say. No it's not free but they don't give you sh1t either.

 

[Yax]

Originally posted by: Jassi
I really need to see my score. Any ideas on how to prevent getting scammed?

Just go apply for a huge bank loan. When they turn you down, they're required to release your credit info to you.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Yax

Originally posted by: Jassi
I really need to see my score. Any ideas on how to prevent getting scammed?

Just go apply for a huge bank loan. When they turn you down, they're required to release your credit info to you.

I think that would actually lower your score.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: mzkhadir

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp">https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp">https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp</a></a>



KS

learn to link diamond member.

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp">https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp</a>

You will curse this day that you have crossed paths with me my friend.

//Shakes fist in the air



KS

 

[Generator]

I find it funny that Americans actually accept paying for THEIR credit scores. Its like someone has hijack part of your life away and you have to pay to get it back!

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Generator
I find it funny that Americans actually accept paying for THEIR credit scores. Its like someone has hijack part of your life away and you have to pay to get it back!

That's exactly my opinion.

 

[mzkhadir]

you can also try creditexpert.com

 

[LikeLinus]

Originally posted by: Sheepathon
PSA: If you're ever at bestbuy or any other retail store and they offer you a free 1-2 issue subscription to a magazine and tell you that "you can just cancel it at home right away," DON'T DO IT.

lol why. What did they do to you?

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: Generator
I find it funny that Americans actually accept paying for THEIR credit scores. Its like someone has hijack part of your life away and you have to pay to get it back!

Umm, someone has to compile that info. Nothing in life is free.