TREATMENT: 'Once the flashing lights start you can prevent a fullblown migraine by taking painkillers, drinking water, upping your blood sugar with food and laying down in a quiet, dark room,' says Mr Constantine-Smith.
Consumers are entitled to a free annual credit report from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Consumers can go to annualcreditreport.com, the Internet site maintained by the three companies, to get their free report.
Here are a few of the more prominent details of FACTA: 1  The three major credit reporting agencies are required to provide consumers' credit reports to the consumer, without charge. 2  Consumers can place an alert message on their files if they suspect they have been victims of fraud.