Volume 45 Fall 2008 Page 3
Detect suspicious activity by routinely monitoring
your financial accounts
and billing statements.
Be ALERT to signs that require immediate attention:
■ Bills that do not
arrive as expected
■ Unexpected credit cards or
account statements
■ Denials of credit for no
apparent
reason
■ Calls or letters about purchases
you did not make
Inspect:
■ Your
credit report. Credit reports
contain information about you, including what
accounts you have and your bill paying history.
❏ The law requires the major nationwide
consumer reporting companies – Equifax,
Experian, and TransUnion – to give you a free copy
of your credit report each year if you ask for it.
❏ Call
1-877-322-8228 or visit www.AnnualCreditReport.com
or a service created by these three companies,
to order your free credit reports each
year. You also can write:
Annual Credit Report Request Service
P.O. Box 105281
Atlanta, GA 30348-5281
■ Your financial statements. Review financial
accounts and billing statements regularly, looking
for charges you did not make.
First Choice America celebrated the 4th of July by participating in the Weirton parade with a float, pictured left. Area children rode the patriotic float while Credit Union representatives walked along and distributed candy to parade onlookers lining both sides of Main Street. Credit Union Officials, Staff, and Education Committee handed out complimentary beverages at a booth in front of the Credit Union’s Main Office.
Learn Online
and You May
Win A Prize!
On our website we are introducing a new link called Online Education. When you click this link you will be able to read valuable information, which can be used in daily life. The information covers safe and secure online computer procedures. At the end of each section you will be able to take a test. If your test score is 75% or higher, print out the certificate and bring it into any First Choice America office to be entered into a drawing for a monthly prize. Look for this new link starting October 15th!
* Some restrictions do apply. Call for full details. Limited time offer. All prizes must be picked up in person.
