: Because of these misleading ads, the Credit CARD Act of 2009 introduced strict new rules. Any company advertising a "free credit report" on TV/radio must now explicitly state: "This is not the free credit report provided for by Federal law" .
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: Launched in 2007 by Experian Consumer Direct, the campaign featured a fictional band of "slackers" singing about life’s misfortunes caused by bad credit (e.g., working at a Renaissance fair or driving a "subcompact"). : Because of these misleading ads, the Credit
: Despite the name, FreeCreditReport.com was a "pay site". The "free" report was a lure to enroll users in a monthly credit monitoring service (Triple Advantage), which typically cost $15–$20 per month. FTC Settlements : : Launched in 2007 by Experian Consumer Direct,