Public Service Announcement

From a non-public servant.

Since the government can so often fail us, it's time for us to learn to protect ourselves. And, I am NOT advocating militias with that statement!

Here's one thing they're doing to actually serve the people:

The Federal Trade Commission amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act by requiring that the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies - Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union - provide to consumers, upon their request, a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months.

Visit Annual credit report.com

Speaking of PSAs, here's something profound that I found in my bookmarks just now. I think it applies to so many areas in life, and it's a powerful message.

The Federal Trade Commission amended the Fair Credit Reporting Act by requiring that the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies - Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union - provide to consumers, upon their request, a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. In Connecticut, this legislation takes effect on September 1, 2005.

The three companies have set up a central Web site, toll-free number, and mailing address through which consumers can order their free credit report:

Visit www.annualcreditreport.com
Call toll-free: 1-877-322-8228
Mail completed Annual Credit Report Request Form to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281

MOOD: what else?
SOUNDS: helicopters have started bringing in people from the opposite side of the state now