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FCRA

By LaToya Irby, About.com

Definition: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that details how consumer credit information can be collected, given out, and used. Under the FCRA, consumers have a right to view information in their credit file and dispute inaccurate information. The Federal Trade Commission, FTC, publishes the full text of the FCRA.
Also Known As: Fair Credit Reporting Act
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