Well, actually, the Free Credit Report guy is a 29-year-old Quebecois named Eric Violette, who, in his non-commercial life, is a classical music enthusiast who has mostly appeared in French-language short films and plays.
When did the free credit report commercial come out?
October 2007
And if so, really, who could blame you? Those ubiquitous TV commercials featuring his three-man indie rock band with their infectious ditties of financial failure have aired more than 90,000 times since the advertising campaign’s October 2007 launch (in case you lost count).
How do I contact a free credit report?
By calling toll-free 1-877-322-8228 — it’ll be processed and mailed to you within 15 days. By mail using the Annual Credit Report Request Form — it’ll be processed and mailed to you within 15 days of receipt of your request.
What happened to free credit report dot com?
free credit report. Led by actual musician Eric Violette (who doesn’t do the singing in the ads) the band, called “The Original Band,” was ditched along with the company’s original business model when the FTC took issue with the word “free” being used to shill Experian’s credit monitoring services.
Is FreeCreditScore com legit?
FreeCreditScore.com, FreeCreditReport.com and Credit.com are websites owned by Experian Consumer Direct, a subsidiary of the credit bureau Experian. The sites offer users their personal credit reports from Experian on the condition that they sign up for Experian’s Triple Advantage credit monitoring program for a fee.
What happened to the free credit report com guy?
How do I get my free annual credit report?
You’re entitled to one free copy of your credit report every 12 months from each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies. Order online from annualcreditreport.com, the only authorized website for free credit reports, or call 1-877-322-8228.
Which credit report is free once a year?
AnnualCreditReport.com
On AnnualCreditReport.com you are entitled to a free annual credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies. These agencies include Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
Is FreeCreditReport com safe and legit?
In my humble opinion, FreeCreditReport.com isn’t a scam. They tell you up front exactly what you’re getting into, and they honor their end of the bargain. You’re signing up for a free trial of their credit monitoring service, which comes with free access to your Experian credit report and credit score.
Is AnnualCreditReport com a safe site?
Is AnnualCreditReport.com safe? AnnualCreditReport.com is authorized by federal law and safe to use — as long as you ensure you’re on the correct site.
