How do I log a dispute with TransUnion? Call us on 0861 482 482 to request that a dispute form be forwarded to you to complete. It is also recommended that you obtain your credit report to substantiate the concern on which you are raising the dispute/query.
You can send disputes by mail to TransUnion Consumer Solutions, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016-2000. TransUnion recommends including the following in your dispute letter: Your Social Security number and date of birth. Your current address.
You can start your investigation online. You can also submit a dispute by phone or mail. TransUnion contacts the creditor for verification. After TransUnion receives your request, we will either contact the creditor for verification or change the information directly if it does not require verification.
If you're a consumer with questions or issues related to your personal credit report, drivers history report, disputes, fraud, identity theft, credit report freeze or credit monitoring services, please contact our Consumer Relations Department at 800-916-8800.
Mail Personal Information: Name, DOB, Address, SSN. Name of company that reported the item you're disputing and the partial account number (from your credit report) Reason for your dispute. Any corrections to your personal information (address, phone number, etc.)
The credit bureaus also accept disputes online or by phone: Experian (888) 397-3742. Transunion (800) 916-8800. Equifax (866) 349-5191.
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.
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 post office lines.
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.