Article Directory :: Finance & Investment Articles Your Free Credit Report - What to do When You Find Errors By John Rasor Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 03Aug2009 Word count: 409 Viewed: 78 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site You ordered your free credit report, you read it, and you're shocked at the errors you found. First, know you're not alone, experts say that as many as 70% of all credit reports carry errors. But now what should you do? First, write a letter to each of the credit bureaus that is reporting the error. Write a polite letter - remember they only report what is sent to them by your creditors. Even if the error is theirs, rudeness won't get you a faster correction. Enclose a copy of your credit report with the errors highlighted and explain why the entry is in error. When you report an error, the credit bureau must investigate with the creditor and get back to you with the results within 30 days, so don't expect instant satisfaction. If the creditor agrees that the entry is in error, the credit bureau will remove it from your report. If the creditor insists that the entry is valid, you have the right to disagree. Write a short statement giving your side of the story. This will be placed in your record and a copy will be given to future creditors. What kind of entries are errors that can be removed? Charges for: 1. Something you didn't buy or which was purchased by someone who did not have authorization to use your account. (a stolen card, or identity theft) 2. Something you ordered that was not delivered or which you refused on delivery 3. Something not properly identified on your bill, or does not match the actual purchase price an date of your purchase. Other errors can be caused by a data entry mistake, an error in mathematics, missing payments, or failure of the creditor to change your address after proper notification. The credit bureaus are interested in correcting any errors as quickly as possibly - because the penalties for failing to do so are stiff. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, their failure to remove information that has proven to be false entitles you to actual damages plus punitive damages. Once you have contacted a credit bureau about a charge that you feel is false, a creditor may not report information that would damage your credit reputation until the inquiry is resolved. This includes giving information to other creditors or reporting to credit bureaus. They also may not take action to collect on the debt. Get your free credit report today - then read it and take action if necessary. http://www.creditscorecowboy.com is the #1 source on the planet for a free credit report, identity theft software and a blog with a wealth of information writtten by lending professionals that know about credit and what determines ones creditworthiness. EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by John Rasor

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