CREDIT REPORTS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

People who are visually impaired have often had to rely on others to read important documents, such as credit reports, to them. This has opened a door for potential fraud and identity theft. Now a credit report can be accessed in a confidential manner by the visually impaired person to whom it belongs.

Consumer credit reporting companies Equifax, Experian and TransUnion jointly operate www.annualcreditreport.com, a Web site providing credit reports. These companies have recently increased the Web site’s accessibility. Now consumers who are visually impaired can request Internet-based audio, Braille, and large print credit reports. These reports are confidential and are made available at no cost to the individual.


To request a credit report, visit the above Web site or call 1-877-322-8228.

Lifeglow

Mar - Apr 2009, Vol. 26, No. 2