Did adding a free credit score site in a resource link is a violation of yahoo answers policy?
No, I am only putting the relevant link. I only put the link to credit score site if the question has asked something about credit score.
Perception has a LOT to do with it. Even if a link is to a ‘relevant’ site, if the users here on YA THINK it is spam, they will report it. And if they report it enough, it will be removed and a violation notice sent out.
Links to sites like that should be posted VERY carefully. Because the site you linked to has ads on it, it is seen that posting it is looking for customers, even if it is not meant that way. And many of the supposedly "free" sites – really are not. Which makes people think spam as well. If you want to use a source link for truly FREE site, try posting a link to the Federal Trade Commission site:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/freereports/index.shtml
This is part of what they say there:
"A new law requires commercial websites that say they offer free credit reports to include a box letting you know you can get a free credit report at www.AnnualCreditReport.com. Click on the link to www.AnnualCreditReport.com, the only place to get the free report that’s yours by law.
Many companies claim to offer free credit reports – and some do. But others give you a report only if you buy other products or services. Still others say they’re giving you a “free” report and then bill you for services you have to cancel. If you go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com and follow the prompts for your free credit report, you can be sure the reports you get really are free."