About a month ago i got a check from lexis nexis for $395 and change. Class action check for a suit i didn't even know i was involved in. While participating at a "improve your credit score" forum about 5 years ago, i learned that once a year you could go do a background check on yourself for free. I don't even remember why it was suggested. Maybe something to do with checking to see if your identity has been stolen...who knows. All i know is that i deposited the check and it cleared so it was legit.