PA State Attorney General Encourages Consumers To Check Credit Score During Coronavirus Pandemic

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro
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Check your credit score. Pennsylvania State Attorney General Josh Shapiro says consumers should check their scores more often during the Coronavirus pandemic to protect themselves from scams.

TransUnion, Equifax and Experian are offering free weekly credit reports through April 2021, something usually only offered annually.

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“My Office encourages Pennsylvanians to take advantage of tools like these to protect themselves during the COVID-19 emergency,” said Attorney General Shapiro. “Increased access to credit reports during this crisis will help consumers across the Commonwealth ensure that they’re safe from scammers throughout recovery. I also urge consumers to report any suspicious calls or emails about COVID-19, unemployment applications, or stimulus checks to my Office.”

Shapiro says AnnualCreditReport.com should be used to check your score and the following information contained in your credit report: 
  • Verify all business names and payment dates are correct in the report’s transaction history;
  • Verify all addresses, additional lines of credit, and accounts are correct;
  • Dispute any unfamiliar or incorrect information—the Office of Attorney General sent a letter to credit reporting agencies reminding them of their obligation to resolve these disputes quickly for Pennsylvania consumers.

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