Found something on Your credit reports that’s not yours? Follow these simple steps:
Step 1
Provide the following with proof:
- Name
- Other Name(s)
- Address
- Telephone Number(s)
- Drivers License (make a copy of both sides)
- Social Security Number (make a copy of both sides)
- Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
- Employer Information
Step 2
Enter detailed dispute account information. Include any proof you might have, such as:
Company name, Account #, and
Reason the information is inaccurate:
- This is not my account
- I have never paid late
- This account is in bankruptcy
- This account is closed
- I have paid this account in full
- I paid this before it went to collection or before it was charged off
Other Reason:
Providing proof will always increase your chances of success!
Step 3
Mail your Letter to all 3 Major Bureaus.
Step 4
Once you submit your dispute:
- Credit Bureaus will contact the company that provided the information (lender or public record source) with a request to verify the accuracy of the information.
- The company will then advise The Bureaus whether any changes should be made to the information.
- Usually within 30 days of the date a request is received, a report reflecting the results of the investigation will be mailed to you
Step 5
Not happy with the response? Think it’s not fair? Communicate (and follow thru) you will go to your congressional representative or file a direct lawsuit against the bureau.
If done honestly and properly, the removal of most kinds of negative credit items can be a success. If you do not want to go this road alone, call me for a FREE phone consultation at 201-661-8330.
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