'Security' stymies overseas Americans who want credit reports

Americans who live abroad are likely to be mucho frustrated if they request the free credit reports they are entitled to by law. That's according to an investigation by Consumer Reports WebWatch.

WebWatch says the official Web site for requesting free reports, AnnualCreditReport.com, is denying access to anyone with a foreign Internet Service Provider, due to security concerns. Affected are Americans working or retired overseas, including military personnel. WebWatch's report provides more details, along with addresses for anyone wishing to request their reports by conventional mail.