Correct Credit


Use this letter format to write to credit report companies to correct an error on your credit report. (The major companies include: Experian, Equifax, and Transunion.) Be sure to include all relevant information, such as the specific error or errors, account numbers, and how the error(s) have been corrected.



1000 Any Street
Any City, Anystate 10001
October 4, 1998



Correct Credit Company
1000 Anystreet
Anytown, Anystate 12345

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to you in regard to an error in my credit report. Please correct this error immediately.

The account reads:

CREDITCARD/123456789 Balance 3245

I spoke with a representative, Sue Smith, from Creditcard this morning, and she confirmed that the balance was paid in full on January 1, 1997. You may contact Creditcard at: 1-800-123-4567. Creditcard's mailing address is: Creditcard, 101 South Street, New York, New York, 80202.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Sincerely,




Jane Doe
SS#: 000-00-0000
DOB: 4-16-73

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