To dispute an error or inaccuracy on your credit report, follow these steps:
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Obtain a copy of your credit report from one or all three of the major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
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Review your credit report for errors or inaccuracies. These may include incorrect personal information, accounts that do not belong to you, accounts that have been closed but still appear as open, or late payments that were actually made on time.
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Write a dispute letter to the credit reporting agency that shows the error, explain why you believe it is an error, and provide any supporting documentation that you have.
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Send the dispute letter and supporting documentation to the credit reporting agency via certified mail with return receipt requested. Keep a copy of the letter and all documentation for your records.
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The credit reporting agency is required to investigate your dispute within 30 days and respond to you in writing with the results of the investigation. If they find that the information is inaccurate, they must correct it and send a corrected copy of your credit report to you and any lenders who have recently requested your credit report.
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If the credit reporting agency does not correct the error, you may need to follow up with additional letters or seek legal assistance.
It's important to note that you can also dispute errors online or by phone, but sending a dispute letter via certified mail with return receipt requested can provide proof that you sent the dispute and ensure that the credit reporting agency received it.
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