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Credit Dispute Generator

Generate FCRA-compliant dispute letters that force credit bureaus to investigate within 30 days. Errors get removed or you can sue.

79%
Reports Have Errors
30 Days
Required Response
$1,000
Per FCRA Violation
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Get Your Free Credit Reports

You're entitled to one free report from each bureau every year. Get all three — errors often appear on one but not the others.

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Find Errors to Dispute

Go through each report line by line. Look for:

  • Accounts you don't recognize — could be identity theft or mixed files
  • Wrong balances — amounts that don't match your records
  • Incorrect late payments — payments marked late when you paid on time
  • Paid debts showing unpaid — collections you already settled
  • Duplicate accounts — same debt listed twice
  • Old debts (7+ years) — should fall off automatically
  • Wrong personal info — addresses, employers, names you don't recognize

Pro Tip: Even if you think something is accurate, dispute it anyway. The bureau has to verify with the creditor within 30 days — if the creditor doesn't respond in time, the item MUST be deleted. Many creditors don't bother responding.

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Gather Your Evidence

For each item you dispute, collect supporting documents:

  • Bank statements showing payments were made
  • Cancelled checks or payment confirmations
  • Settlement letters from creditors
  • Identity theft reports (if applicable) from identitytheft.gov
  • Court documents showing bankruptcy discharge
  • Letters from creditors acknowledging errors

No evidence? You can still dispute — the bureau is required to investigate regardless. Just be specific about what's wrong.

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Send Certified Mail

ALWAYS send disputes via Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested. This proves they received it and starts the 30-day clock.

  • Go to USPS.com or your local post office
  • Request "Certified Mail with Return Receipt" (~$7-8)
  • Keep the tracking number and green receipt card when it comes back
  • This is your proof if you need to sue later

Why Not Online? You CAN dispute online, but it's harder to prove, and bureaus often use it to limit your rights. Paper trail = leverage.

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Know Your Rights (FCRA)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act is your weapon. Under FCRA:

  • Bureaus MUST investigate within 30 days (45 if you send documents)
  • They MUST forward your dispute to the creditor
  • If they can't verify, they MUST delete it
  • They MUST send you results in writing
  • Violations = $100-$1,000 per violation + actual damages + attorney fees

If they violate any of this, you can sue in federal court. Many attorneys take these cases on contingency.

Your Information
Select Bureaus to Dispute

Select all bureaus where this error appears. We'll generate a separate letter for each.

Items to Dispute
The more specific you are, the harder it is for them to verify the error.
Add Another Item to Dispute

We'll create a separate letter for each bureau you selected.

Mailing Instructions

Print each letter and mail separately to the address shown. Send via Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested.

  • Include copies (not originals) of supporting documents
  • Include a copy of your ID (driver's license) and a utility bill as proof of address
  • Keep copies of everything you send
  • Save the certified mail receipt and tracking number
  • Expect a response within 30-45 days
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When to File a CFPB Complaint

The CFPB is your nuclear option. File a complaint when:

  • Bureau didn't respond within 30 days
  • Bureau "verified" obviously wrong information
  • Bureau didn't provide verification method as required
  • Same error keeps reappearing after deletion
  • Bureau is stonewalling or giving generic responses

Why it works: CFPB complaints create a federal paper trail. Bureaus MUST respond, and repeated complaints trigger regulatory scrutiny. This is the leverage that makes them actually fix things.

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Gather Your Evidence

Before filing, collect:

  • Your original dispute letter — copy of what you sent
  • Certified mail receipt — proof they received it
  • Bureau's response (if any) — or note that they didn't respond
  • Proof the info is wrong — bank statements, payment records, etc.
  • Timeline — dates of when you sent dispute, when 30 days passed
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File at CFPB.gov

Go to the official CFPB complaint portal:

Submit CFPB Complaint

Select: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports

Then: Incorrect information on your report

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Generate Your Complaint Narrative

Use this form to generate a professional complaint narrative for the CFPB portal:

Complaint Details
Your CFPB Complaint Narrative

Next Steps

  • Go to consumerfinance.gov/complaint
  • Select "Credit reporting" as the product
  • Paste this narrative in the "What happened?" field
  • Upload your certified mail receipt and any evidence
  • Bureau has 15 days to respond to CFPB
  • CFPB will send you their response
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What Happens Next
  • Bureau has 15 days to respond to your CFPB complaint
  • CFPB tracks everything — repeated complaints = regulatory action
  • You get a written response — often better than their normal disputes
  • If still unresolved — you now have federal documentation for a lawsuit

Pro Tip: After filing, check your CFPB portal regularly. When the bureau responds, you can dispute their response if it's inadequate. Each interaction is documented and builds your case.

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Still Not Fixed? Time to Sue

If the bureau still won't fix verified errors after CFPB complaint, you have grounds for an FCRA lawsuit:

  • $100 - $1,000 per willful violation
  • Actual damages — denied credit, higher rates, etc.
  • Attorney's fees — paid by the bureau if you win
  • Punitive damages — for especially bad behavior

Search "FCRA attorney" + your city. Many work on contingency (free unless you win). Your paper trail — dispute letters, certified mail receipts, CFPB complaint — is your evidence.