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The user has identified inaccuracies on their credit report, specifically accounts that do not belong to them and incorrect payment statuses, and requires guidance on how to dispute these errors.
Certainly. On my Experian report, there's an account listed under 'Credit Card Services' with an account number that doesn't match any of my actual credit cards. It shows a high balance and a recent late payment, which is completely false. Another one is a 'Personal Loan' from a lender I've never heard of, also with a significant outstanding balance. Regarding payment statuses, one of my legitimate credit cards, which I always pay on time, is showing as '30 days past due' on my report. I have the payment confirmations from my bank to prove this is incorrect.
No, I haven't applied for any new credit recently. The last time I did was about six months ago for a car loan, and that was approved and is being reported correctly. I haven't experienced any direct signs of identity theft, like receiving bills for things I didn't buy or seeing unauthorized transactions on my existing accounts. This is why finding these errors on my credit report was so surprising and concerning.
Not yet. I wanted to understand the process and gather all my supporting documents before I reached out. I've heard that it's important to have everything in order when you dispute something, so I've been doing my research and preparing my case. I'm planning to contact the credit bureaus first, and then potentially the creditors if the bureaus direct me to.
Yes, I do. I've printed out my current credit report from Experian, which clearly shows the discrepancies. I also have statements from my actual bank accounts and credit cards that I can use to prove that the incorrect accounts are not mine. For the incorrect payment statuses, I have screenshots of my online banking portal showing that my payments were made on time and in full, which contradicts what's being reported.
Someone may have used your personal information to open accounts or make transactions without your knowledge or consent, leading to fraudulent entries on your credit report.