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.
You can't remove a legitimate hard inquiry, but if you can't trace the reason for a hard inquiry, or you believe it was done without your consent, you can dispute it online. If the credit bureau can't confirm it as a legitimate inquiry, it's required to remove it.
Can I dispute my Social Security number, date of birth or current name/address? Yes, but this type of dispute can't be submitted online. For security reasons, some personal information disputes require supporting documents that must be sent to TransUnion via postal mail. Get instructions for disputing by mail here.
Most likely, the applicant entered their information incorrectly without realizing it. While frustrating, all is not lost, and the issue can be fixed. Note: Applicants without a valid social security number are not able to be verified by TransUnion.
The reason why people do not dispute online is because collection agencies use automated systems to process online disputes. So basically your sending your request to a robot that is going to scan your information and automatically attach your information to any documentation they have of you.
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.
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.
Currently, we don't support document uploads for online public record disputes, or for updates to personal information like your Social Security number, date of birth, name or address. If you need to add or update personal information on your report, you will need to dispute by mail.
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.)
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.