Finally, new ways to fight against identity thieves.
This is something that should go in the category “It is time”.The Congress has a law, consumers new mechanisms for protection against a growing and costly problem - identity theft.
The trade fair and truthful Credit Act of 2003, President Bush is expected to sign, among others, a national fraud alarm system, the consumer should have, to bring to an invitation to prevent activities fraudulent.
The law, updates to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, would also allow consumers to have a free report annually from each of the major intelligence agencies - Trans Union, Equifax and Experian. For most consumers, that only a savings of about $ 27 - credit reports generally cost about $ 9 each.
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