How do I dispute an error on my credit report?

How do I dispute an error on my credit report? Civil Penalty by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email There has been a lot of discussions recently about credit report errors.  First, what are some of the errors that can plague a credit report?  The account is not yours, incorrect address, incorrect date of birth,  name […]

What is a Credit Report Error?

What is a Credit Report Error? Credit Monitoring by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email Consumer advocates are constantly referring to credit reports as being riddled with errors.  Industry representatives dismiss those assertions and suggest that credit reports have very few errors relative to the enormous amount of information they maintain.  So, who has it right? […]

Credit Report Error Rates Vary Wildy, Depending on Study Authors

Credit Report Error Rates Vary Wildy, Depending on Study Authors Credit Report by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email Credit report error rates vary wildly, depending on who you believe, from less than 1% to almost 80%.  There have been a small number of studies conducted on the topic and another is set to be released […]