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Archive for June, 2009

Credit Card Report Disputes certainly are possible and consumers, therefore, should frequently review their credit to see if there is any incorrect, missing, or outdated information. If there is a discrepancy that has been recorded, a credit card report dispute will need to be filed in order to report the inaccurate information. When a consumer finds information on their report that is inaccurate, they can take steps to enter into a credit card dispute.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, agencies, such as banks, credit cards, mortgage companies, that are providing the information to the reporting agency, must correct information that is wrong, or incomplete. When contesting information regarding their financial history, consumers need to contact both the lender that has issued a bad record, and the reporting agency or bureau.

Furthermore, when reporting credit report disputes, consumers also need to put their concerns in writing, detailing the problem by noting the wrong information as well as the correct information. All correspondence associated with the request for correction of financial information should be sent certified mail with a return receipt requested. An investigation must take place with all credit report disputes. The reporting agency will conduct the investigation for the dispute and contact the agency that provided the information.