Equifax shows 15 mistakes
Date: Tue, 01/23/2007 - 10:09
Did you get your credit report from the annual credit report sit
Did you get your credit report from the annual credit report site? If you get your reports online, you should be able to "dispute all" directly from each agencies link. Everyone gets a free copy of all three bureaus credit reports once a year. Do NOT use freecreditreport.com. It's not free. The free one is www.annualcreditreport.com. That gives you a link to all three bureaus. I found weird address on mine that I've never heard of. And old cards that were paid off and closed, but showed as paid with available balances. Just by disputing all things on my report, my score went up about 30 points. Everyone should try it. 8)
I found old cards as well. I had tons of items not updated in 3
I found old cards as well. I had tons of items not updated in 3 years. I ordered my report from MYFICO.COM I was amazed at all the inaccuracies compared to the other bureaus.
Credit bureaus report possible errors on the consumers' files be
Credit bureaus report possible errors on the consumers' files because of handling too much info in their database. Though it's not normal, but it often happens.
Highlight the item you figured out is incorrect and dispute it with the bureau. They will check with the data furnishers and update your records. You will get the updated copy at your mailing address within 30 days.
I made sure to dispute everything instantly. I just couldnt bel
I made sure to dispute everything instantly. I just couldnt believe how the scores were so different, and the information was so innaccurate. Thanks for the replies!
For example, first charge off lowers the credit scores at the mo
For example, first charge off lowers the credit scores at the most. Any incorrect negative info on the file will put R 9 rating. This also hurts the scores very much. Since you have copies from the other bureaus, Equifax won't take long to fix your report. Every credit company / debt collector doesn't report information to all the bureaus. It is up to them to whom they want to report. That is why, there is such variation on the info provided to the bureaus.
I had noticed that only certain companies were reporting to cert
I had noticed that only certain companies were reporting to certain bureaus. My Transunion has about 20 entries, good and bad, while my Experian only has about 5. Thanks for all the help.