I was trying to get my credit reports from all XXXX reporting companies via XXXX. When I got to the Equifax site, I was asked a security question that related to how much the required payment was for a specific account and I gave the wrong answer. The problem is that the account happens to be a home equity line of credit, and we had just written another check, so the number changed recently. It seems rather stupid to ask questions like that about accounts where the monthly payment can vary. The real problem is that once you get the security question wrong a XXXX time, you are told to send sensitive documents via the USPS in order to request your report. There should be a way to upload required documents to a secure site. At the very least there should be a phone number to call so that you can request your report via the phone, or speak to a person about why you are having a problem. What would have happened if the account that I was being questioned about happened to be fraudulent? - I would have no clue how to answer the question and then would experience a delay in getting my report, possibly allowing time for more fraudulent accounts to be opened. The XXXX companies should be required to provide a phone number or computer chat capability at the point where they prevent you from accessing your own credit report to prevent delays.