Get the FreeCredit guy to walk the plank

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Everyone loves The Martin Agency’s jingle for FreeCreditReport.com, which has spawned numerous parodies. (Well, OK, not everyone loves it.) Assuming you haven’t heard it incessantly, check out the commercials “Pirates,” “Driving,” and “Dream Girl.” Unfortunately, not all of FreeCreditReport’s customers are loving the ads’ misleading nature. The New York Times reports that lyrics like “F-R-E-E that spells Free … CreditReport.com, baby,” apparently give some people the idea that the service is … free. The actual price is $14.95

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