How do I go about tracking down and investigating debts that are showing on my credit report?
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How do I go about tracking down and investigating debts that are showing on my credit report?
All contact information is invalid that I am finding and is listed with collection company’s information.
Asked on August 4, 2011 Minnesota
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You first start with what is stated in your credit report as to any judgments or unpaid bills. If there are judgments against you that are unsatisfied, go online with the county where the judgments are supposedly entered against you to get more information about the action and if unable to get it go down to the court house and personally review the court file. These files are public records.
As to alleged unpaid bills, get the name, address and relephone number of the claimed creditor and make a telephone call. Speak with someone with accounts receivables about what is claimed owed against you asking for copies of documentation supporting the claimed debt be sent to you.
If you do not receive this requested information from the supposed crediotrs, contact the credit reporting agency to see if it can provide you with the requested information on unpaid debt and contact information for the creditors.
Another option is to retain a credit repair company to assist you in cleaning up your credit report. There are companies that clean up one's credit. These companies have easier access to the contact information than most individuals have.
Good luck.
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