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Credit Report Dispute

Should I Dispute Credit Report Online?

July 12, 2019 by Chuck Panzarella

Ask any credit report lawyer and they will say you should definitely dispute mistakes on your credit report, but you should not dispute your credit report online. A lot of people find mistakes and discrepancies on their credit report. These mistakes can hurt your credit score, which could increase your cost of credit – in […]

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How Disputing Errors on Credit Report May Be Your Best Option

June 6, 2019 by Chuck Panzarella

Los Angeles, CA – June 7th,  2019 – Consumer Action Law Group Attorney’s Advice for Keeping Credit Report Accurate Disputing errors on credit report has become very important as they can lead to serious financial consequences. A recent study conducted by CareerBuilder showed that 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. One major factor […]

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How To Prove Identity Theft and Protect Your Credit

March 26, 2018 by Chuck Panzarella

Anyone who’s been a victim of identity theft should know how to prove identity theft so they can stop it and prevent the thief’s actions from harming their credit. When your identity is stolen, it is important that you are able to prove it. Otherwise, people can spend recklessly and just say that it wasn’t […]

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I Want to Dispute My Credit Report

March 16, 2018 by Chuck Panzarella

Have you ever had the thought, “I want to dispute my credit report?” The best way would be to write a credit dispute letter to your credit reporting agencies (CRAs). Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the CRAs must honor consumer’s credit report disputes and investigate the items they are disputing. If you are […]

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Does Disputing Credit Report Work?

March 7, 2018 by Chuck Panzarella

When there is an error on your credit report, you can’t help but wonder, “does disputing credit report work?” It is not easy to know if disputing credit report really works. Sometimes, we hesitate on starting the dispute process out of fear that it might actually end up lowering our credit score. Fear not. This […]

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How Do You Dispute Something On Your Credit Report

March 2, 2018 by Chuck Panzarella

How do you dispute something on your credit report? Having a credit report full of hard inquiries, judgements, delinquencies and other negative marks is not ideal if you are looking to manage a high FICO score.  When trying to take out loans for a home or car, your FICO score will play a huge part.  […]

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Best Way to Dispute Credit Report Errors

February 7, 2018 by Chuck Panzarella

The best way to dispute credit report errors is to send the credit bureau a credit dispute letter. A dispute letter will obligate the bureaus to carry out an investigation to see if the claims you are making are legitimate and to correct the mistakes on your credit report that were listed in your letter. Sometimes, […]

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Is It Possible to Correct Errors on a Credit Report?

January 8, 2018 by Chuck Panzarella

There is a misconception about the question, “is it possible to correct errors on a credit report?” The truth is, it is entirely possible to get credit report errors fixed. Once you know the steps for correcting your credit report, it becomes that much easier to put it into action. The best way to get […]

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Fair Credit Reporting Act – Understanding Your Rights

December 19, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Consumers have many rights about their credit report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The agency or anyone else who reports information in your credit report must abide by the rules listed in the FCRA. This is to ensure that no consumers are treated dishonestly with their credit information. Here are some of the […]

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What Are Some of the Warning Signs of Debt?

December 5, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Are you struggling financially? Maybe you are having difficulty making payments on your loans or credit card bills. Using credit can allow you buy a vehicle, home and send your kid to college, but it can also pose serious problems in your life. Even if you are making minimum monthly payments, you still could be […]

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel: Credit Report Dispute Lawyer Offers Free Legal Advice for Fixing Credit Score

September 11, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

It is Illegal for Credit Bureaus to Ignore Credit Report Dispute Letters Los Angeles, CA – About 1 in 5 credit reports contain errors. This illustrates just how easy it is for consumers credit scores to be misrepresented. It is consequential for consumers because lower credit scores can lead to higher interest rates on loans. […]

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Credit Repair Letters Will Get Credit Bureaus to Fix Credit Report Errors

August 14, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Ensuring the accuracy of your credit report is crucial for your financial well-being. When errors appear on your credit report, one effective way to address them is by sending credit repair letters to the credit reporting agencies. These letters serve as formal requests to investigate and correct inaccuracies in your credit history. At Consumer Action […]

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Avoid Credit Repair Companies and Fix Credit Score Yourself

August 8, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

One of the best ways to dispute credit report errors without paying for credit repair companies’ services is to write a dispute letter to credit bureaus. This forces the credit bureaus to look at your dispute and fix any errors on your credit report within 30 days. Otherwise, you can file a lawsuit to get the errors […]

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How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report [Infographic]

August 1, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Whenever your credit score takes a hit, you have a higher risk of getting an increase in your interest rates on loans and credit cards, and in some cases, having your apartment or credit card/loan application denied. This is why it’s so important to make sure that your credit reports are free of any errors […]

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Fix Your Credit Without Spending on Credit Repair Companies

July 26, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

No. You do not have to spend hundreds of dollars on credit repair companies to fix your credit score. Instead, you can save money by learning how to write a credit dispute letter to the credit bureaus to fix your credit report errors. You can file a lawsuit against the credit bureaus if you have […]

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How to Make Credit Reporting Agencies Fix Your Credit Report Errors

July 21, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Credit reporting agencies must investigate and fix any errors on your credit report when you send in a credit dispute letter.
Failure to fix the mistakes…

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Reasons to Dispute Items On Credit Report

July 15, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Consumers today have many reasons to dispute items on credit report. There are many things that can negatively affect consumers’ credit report, such as: Crooked people who like to prey upon consumers’ credit information. Wrong or bad information appearing on the consumer’s credit report. Businesses or creditors that pull your credit without consumer’s authorization. Whenever […]

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How to Identify Identity Theft

July 14, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

There are many ways that your identity can be stolen. Once the identity thief obtains your personal information, a lot of false information can appear on your credit report. Fortunately, many tools are available to consumers that will help them identify identity theft. Some of these tools are: Fraud alerts Credit freezes Below you will learn […]

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Using Credit Repair Letters to Fix Your Credit Report

July 13, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

It’s important to keep tabs on your credit report regularly. Many people assume that their score is accurate, and therefore, does not require them to worry about their score as often, but that’s not necessarily true. Many times, a credit report includes unverifiable, inaccurate or outdated items that can be removed. But did you know […]

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Reclaim Your True FICO Score Range

July 3, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Credit report errors can cause your FICO score range to rank lower than what it actually should be. This occurs more often than people realize…

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Disputing Errors on Credit Reports – Lawyers for Credit Report Dispute

May 26, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

Disputing errors on credit reports can make drastic changes to your credit score and give you the benefit of being able to get a home loan, purchase a vehicle, or qualify for a business line of credit. Commonly seen errors on a credit report are: Incorrect or incomplete personal information, such as name or address. […]

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Understanding Credit Report Disputes in Los Angeles

May 26, 2017 by Chuck Panzarella

In today’s financial landscape, your credit report plays a pivotal role in many aspects of your life. From securing a loan to renting an apartment, the information in your credit report can significantly impact your financial opportunities. For residents of Los Angeles, understanding how to navigate credit report disputes is crucial for maintaining financial health. […]

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How to Dispute a Credit Report – Cleaning Your Credit Report

September 18, 2015 by Chuck Panzarella

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects you against misreporting of your credit information to credit reporting agencies or misuse of your credit information. The violation of FCRA provisions will cause lower credit score, lenders’ denials of credit, higher interest rates, and closure of your existing accounts. If you need legal help to dispute a […]

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