LANSING – March is National Credit Education Month, and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents that they can access free weekly credit reports from each of the three main credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.    

“National Credit Education Month is a perfect time to educate yourself on the importance of understanding and checking your credit score,” Nessel said. “Taking the time to review your free weekly credit report can help you stay vigilant against scammers and build a strong financial foundation for the future.” 

Credit reports contain the financial and personal data used by businesses and potential creditors to assess an individual's financial fitness for rentals, house and vehicle financing, insurance, or even a job. The approval of your application could be impacted by inaccurate information, and it benefits residents to be knowledgeable about what is in their credit report and affecting their overall credit score.   

The free weekly credit report can be accessed from AnnualCreditReport.com, the only official site for free credit reports authorized by federal law. Other sites offer free credit reports, though residents should exercise caution and watch for sites that have been spoofed, or fraudulent sites designed to steal your money or your personal information.  

For more information, visit the Department’s Credit Reports: What Consumers Should Know consumer alert.  

For general questions, or to file a complaint, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team:

Consumer Protection Team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form