Heard this on NPR today:

Day to Day, September 23, 2008: TransUnion Deal Includes Free Credit Monitoring

TransUnion Corp. is offering free credit-monitoring services as part of a settlement over allegations that it improperly sold consumers’ personal data.

Here’s where to register:

https://www.listclassaction.com/

1. Sign up for auto-pay whenever possible
2. Set up Google/Yahoo Calendar reminders around the statement issue and due dates