You can sign up today to receive free credit monitoring services from the credit bureau TransUnion due to a settlement the company reached on a class-action lawsuit.

The credit monitoring service offered by TransUnion is worth $59.75, according to the settlement.

There’s a load of baloney about 2 kinds of services. The cheaper of the two services also gets you some kind of cash settlement. I don’t know how much that is – but, getting something back from these thugs is an accomplishment on its own.

The deal ends a class-action lawsuit that was filed after TransUnion sold customer information in the form of marketing lists to other businesses. The company says it discontinued that practice in 2001. TransUnion denied any wrongdoing.

Under the terms of the agreement, the company will set up a $75 million fund to spread the word about the settlement and to pay attorneys and other claims.

You can file your claim beginning June 16. Go to the Web site at www.listclassaction.com. You can also call the TransUnion settlement number at (866) 416-3470.

If you borrowed money in the past twenty-one years, you’re probably on the list. And, reading through the form, it looks like you can sign up just for a cash settlement.

Thanks, K B