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Old 01-28-2014, 11:02 AM
 
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I've seen commercials for free reports...etc. etc. but i always feel there's a catch.

any thoughts on the cheapest and most secure way of finding your FICO/credit score?
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:09 AM
 
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annualcreditreport.com

It's free. That's the official site that will give you the free report with no strings attached.
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:17 AM
 
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annualcreditreport.com

It's free. That's the official site that will give you the free report with no strings attached.
I don't think the free reports give you a FICO score. You have to pay for that. They will, however, allow you to review your credit report to ensure there are no errors.
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:21 AM
 
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Manage Your Personal Finances Online: Credit Score, Loans, Debt | Credit Sesame
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:23 AM
 
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annualcreditreport.com

It's free. That's the official site that will give you the free report with no strings attached.
thanks.
just did it....and although it gives a report, it doesn't give the score:


Did you know that your free annual credit report does not include your credit score? Know where you stand by getting your credit score today.

Order your Equifax Credit Scoreâ„¢ with this credit report
for only $7.95
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:42 AM
 
Location: Vallejo
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Apply for a loan.
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Old 01-28-2014, 11:53 AM
 
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Apply for a loan.
haha
i don't know if you're being serious or not, but in case you are serious, you should know that banks do charge a 15 dollar fee for running your credit when you apply for a loan. (at least all the banks i've dealt with over the past 10 years)
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Old 01-28-2014, 12:00 PM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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Hmmm... I never got that charge from a bank.

Discover gives free FICO scores for their It card customers.
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:12 PM
 
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Problem is, this is not a FICO score. It's not the score a creditor will use and can be +- 70-100 points.

There's a reason they are referred to as FAKO's.
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Old 01-29-2014, 03:19 PM
 
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Hmmm... I never got that charge from a bank.

Discover gives free FICO scores for their It card customers.
First National Bank of Ohmaha CC's and some of Barclay CC's give you a real free FICO as well.

Discover and Barclays is a Transunion FICO and FNBO's is an Experian bankcard enhanced FICO.


Also, banks are required to supply you with the score they used if they deny you or give you less favorable terms. Since "less favorable ters" is sorta vague, they generally supply it with every app, approved or denied. So one way to get your FICO is to apply for a credit card. Of course, that will likely only get you one of the three.
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