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happy asked:


I am facing a situation with a Credit Bureau – Equifax. It is regarding my personal information being updated incorrectly on my credit file they have. After providing them the proof of my correct date of birth, they did change it to the correct one on July 12, 2007. I noticed effective July 24, 2007 it has been changed back to the incorrect one that I disputed earlier. Upon my calling Equifax I was informed that they will change my personal information based on the report they receive form their member creditor(s).

My concern is that they rely more on their member creditors than the proof that was provided to them for my correct date of birth. I wonder if Equifax, and other credit bureaus for that matter, would do the same for any personal information.

I would appreciate any suggestion you can provide on how to handle/deal with this problem.

Valerie

Frank_C asked:


It seems to me that consumers do not get informed and offered a chance to challenge any information before a business/lender reports him in delinquency to a credit bureau. So, how does a consumer prevents false/inaccurate report from entering his credit record in the first place? It is more important to stop false/inaccurate information from entering the system to begin with than to dispute/fight it later when it does appear in his record..

Jose

jagan13 asked:


I am having trouble with the Equifax Credit Bureau.They are not updating my current address on my credit file though I applied for credit from my new address which eventually changed the address on my credit file in Experian and Transunion.I also have faxed them a proof of my current address with a copy of my photo ID and also a letter clearly requesting them to update my address.I am having a lot problem lately for renting a car or leasing an apartment and almost everything that involves a credit check and every commercial organization request a credit report from Equifax which in my case they are not able to get because of the outdated address on my file.

Roy

Kristy Annely asked:




Credit bureaus keep your credit reports for prospective lenders to analyze while making credit decisions about you. Mistakes are common since they do not check for accuracy. Sometimes if it tells wrong things about you, minor mistakes can result in you being denied credit.

If you find that some information in your credit report is wrong, you have the right to dispute that information. When filing a dispute with the credit bureau, you have to attach a copy of your credit report and circle the items that you find incorrect. You have to enclose a copy of any proof showing that the entry is inaccurate. The address for filing disputes should be listed at the bottom of your credit report. You should mail the dispute letter as certified mail and keep a copy of the letter, so that you have a proof of what you wrote and when you sent it.

The credit bureau investigates your claim within a period of 30 days. If the charge is inaccurate or cannot be found out in that time, the credit bureau must delete it or alter it as per your request. The credit bureau must send you a new copy, if they make any changes in your credit report. You can also request to send a new copy to anyone who has received your credit report in the past 12 months. The credit bureau cannot add the item again without giving you written notice. The credit bureau cannot change or remove the disputed information from your credit report, if it finds out that the information that you disputed is correct. The credit bureau must give you a written report of the results.

If you think that the dispute is not resolved yet, you can submit a statement clearing up your side. While writing a disputing letter to the credit bureau, use your legal, full name. Type your letters and make sure that your letter is readable and you have made your point clear. It will take a minimum of 30-60 days before you see changes in your credit reports and scores.

Leslie