What can I do if the credit bureau’s continuing to reportincorrect information?

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What can I do if the credit bureau’s continuing to reportincorrect information?

We have sent several letters over the last year to the 3 bureaus to have them fix the report of our mortgage. Each bureau reports the loan differently. The loan was paid when the house was sold – the credit reports say it was part of a bankruptcy that was discharged 1 1/2 years prior to the sale of the house. They obviously haven’t investigated our requests, or the information would be reported correctly. Any last suggestions to try and get this fixed? The FTC said to get a lawyer.

Asked on July 13, 2010 under General Practice, Colorado

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

That may be what in fact you need to do.  It appears that you have done everything you can to help yourselves with the situation but that it has not changed.  Sometimes, unfortunately, people and organizations do not respond to the valid request of a consumer.  But an attorney's letter can make them stand up and take notice, so to speak. It is not right but it sometimes the case.  So seek consultation from an attorney that deals with this issue (fraudulent reporting and credit reporting issues) and see if you can come to an agreement as to how to proceed that is the least costly for you.  Good luck.


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