Big brother and sister are watching you.

[Gregory Matthews]

Most of us know that there are three (3) large credit reporting agencies that provide confidential reports on us to others. We may also know that each is required by law to give us a free report on ourselves, if we request it, once a year.

What we probably do not know is that there are many other such companies who also provide specialized reports on us. Many, but not all, are also required to provide us with a free annual report. The Federal government has published a listing of some of these companies. You may access this listing at:

http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201207_cfpb_list_consumer-reporting-agencies.pdf

Sam Kirchheimer has written a book in connection with the American Association of Retired People entitled: SCAM-PROOF YOUR LIFE. You may purchase a new copy of this book on Amazon for $8.43, which includes shipping.

Here are a listing of some of the specialized reporting companies:

ChexSystems & Certegy Check Systems & TeleCheck/First Data all provide information on your check-writing history.

The Medical Information Bureau & Milliman Intelliscript & Optum MedPoint provide information on your medical and prescription history.

LexisNexis Comprehensive Loss Underwriting exchange (CLUE) & Verisk A-Plus Report provide information on your insurance claims.

CoreLogic provides information on your rental history.

This is just a partial listing. NOTE: I am indebted to Mr. Kirchheimer for the above information.

[Aliensanctuary]

Seems like the more you access your personal info online, the greater the risk of identity theft.

[phkrause]

Thanks for the info Gregory