Disputing Negative Information On Your Credit Report
Written by Raymond Lam on June 27th, 2008If you obtained a copy of your current credit rating and you found some items that should not be there or notice errors, you are probably wondering how to go about with an online dispute credit report. There are a few different ways you can clean up your credit report and raise your credit score to the green area of the rating bar.
The best way to dispute an inaccurate item in your credit record is to send a letter to the credit bureau explaining why you think the item is incorrect and asking that it be removed. Send the letter and copies of any supporting documentation via certified mail, return receipt requested.
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act the reporting company and the information provider are responsible for correcting any credit report disputes. However, they must first be made aware that you have credit report disputes. A person can report and correct errors in their credit report by following two easy steps
However, you should understand that you will need to provide proof that it is in fact an error. They will not simply take your word, and you are required to provide them with proof. This proof should accompany the free dispute credit report letter when sending it.
After reviewing your credit report dispute the consumer reporting company may decide that they disagree with the items raised in your credit report dispute and decline to pursue the matter any further. They will send you all of the evidence that they have and the reasons for not pursuing your credit report dispute, along with a copy of your credit report.
If you are having a difficult time getting a derogatory item removed from your credit report, you are allowed to submit to the credit bureau, a one hundred word statement with an explanation of any extenuating circumstances regarding the debt. Although this statement does not act to remove the item from your credit record, it at least offers an explanation to potential creditors your version as to why the item is being reported.
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