The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is written as a protection for the consumer and not the credit reporting agencies. Please see www.ftc.gov/s/statutes/fcradoc.pdf for details of this important act.
You will learn that you have a right to see the information all credit reporting agencies have about you. All these credit agencies are in the business of making money and need to show a "profit." The FRCA explains what consumers are entitled to see and consumer rights.
Your credit reports will contain alot of information about your financial history. While much of the information is probably accurate, while some may be a surprise to you. In fact, the reports may have completely false or information that should have been removed.
In a nutshell, the FCRA says that the only "negative information" that can remain on your credit reports is only that which can be proved as true. This is the reason the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) says that we can fix our credit ourselves and don't need to seek an "overnight credit fix" from some less than reputable agency.
When you do the comparison and review of your reports, if negative information is true, "it has to stay." Mark the entries you plan to dispute. Then you will make a case for removal.
You will then put together all your documentation for your claims that information is inaccurate. This data is your proof. Send to the credit bureau(s). They must respond and they must prove that the information is true.
If you feel that this process is definitely something that you cannot complete yourself, you might be considering "credit counseling." Please Beware of companies that advertise ability to change your credit score almost overnight. If it sounds too good, it's probably true. Also, you may be required to pay a high "up front" fee and a monthly fee. Remember, these agencies are also businesses that need to make money. These could be SCAMS.
There are people who can probably give you referrals for honest companies or people who can assist you. People are available who are reputable and will take care of your needs. - 16752
You will learn that you have a right to see the information all credit reporting agencies have about you. All these credit agencies are in the business of making money and need to show a "profit." The FRCA explains what consumers are entitled to see and consumer rights.
Your credit reports will contain alot of information about your financial history. While much of the information is probably accurate, while some may be a surprise to you. In fact, the reports may have completely false or information that should have been removed.
In a nutshell, the FCRA says that the only "negative information" that can remain on your credit reports is only that which can be proved as true. This is the reason the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) says that we can fix our credit ourselves and don't need to seek an "overnight credit fix" from some less than reputable agency.
When you do the comparison and review of your reports, if negative information is true, "it has to stay." Mark the entries you plan to dispute. Then you will make a case for removal.
You will then put together all your documentation for your claims that information is inaccurate. This data is your proof. Send to the credit bureau(s). They must respond and they must prove that the information is true.
If you feel that this process is definitely something that you cannot complete yourself, you might be considering "credit counseling." Please Beware of companies that advertise ability to change your credit score almost overnight. If it sounds too good, it's probably true. Also, you may be required to pay a high "up front" fee and a monthly fee. Remember, these agencies are also businesses that need to make money. These could be SCAMS.
There are people who can probably give you referrals for honest companies or people who can assist you. People are available who are reputable and will take care of your needs. - 16752
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