Online disputes and typed letters get scanned and filtered too easily. Handwritten disputes require special handling and have a better chance of actually being looked at. Be sure so send Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and state that was how it was mailed at the top of the letter.
Please send your statement in writing to Equifax, along with your name, address, date of birth and phone number. You will also need to provide photocopies of two valid pieces of identification. If you have the Equifax Unique Number from your credit report, that is also helpful. Equifax Canada Co.
2) What is the 609 loophole? The “609 loophole” is a misconception. Section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) allows consumers to request their credit file information. It does not guarantee the removal of negative items but requires credit bureaus to verify the accuracy of disputed information.
Dispute mistakes with the credit bureaus. You should dispute with each credit bureau that has the mistake. Explain in writing what you think is wrong, include the credit bureau's dispute form (if they have one), copies of documents that support your dispute, and keep records of everything you send.
On our automated phone line: (800) 685-1111. Hours are am— am ET. By mail to: Equifax Disclosure Department, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374.
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.
We recommend sending dispute letters via certified mail, however we would like to talk about online disputes in this video. There are definitely advantages to disputing with the credit bureau online. It's easier to hop online and send in a dispute to the credit bureaus. You don't have to wait in the long p.
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.