Narrate what happened with dates. Second, include any supporting documents in dealing with merchant with your dispute. That makes the letter stronger. Also if you have a lawyer contact, add the name as a cc to the letter to give it added leverage. Finally, make mention of the length of time you have been a customer.
Despite the misleading name, 609 is not exactly a dispute; rather, it's a letter/document requesting that the credit bureaus give you information regarding the accuracy of your credit report.
Narrate what happened with dates. Second, include any supporting documents in dealing with merchant with your dispute. That makes the letter stronger. Also if you have a lawyer contact, add the name as a cc to the letter to give it added leverage. Finally, make mention of the length of time you have been a customer.
Here are six do's and don'ts to help you win disputes and minimize hassles. Don't delay. Do double-check. Don't leapfrog the merchant. Do call your card issuer ASAP if you suspect fraud. Do be patient. Don't lose track of paperwork.
Your letter should clearly identify each item in your report you dispute, state the facts, explain why you dispute the information, and request that it be removed or corrected. You may want to enclose a copy of your credit report with the items in question circled.
Your letter should identify each item you dispute, state the facts, explain why you dispute the information, and ask that the business that supplied the information take action to have it removed or corrected. You may want to enclose a copy of your report with the item(s) in question circled.
I am writing in regards to the above-referenced debt to inform you that I am disputing this debt. Please verify the debt as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I am disputing this debt because I do not owe it. Because I am disputing this debt, you should not report it to the credit reporting agencies.