Correct Credit Report Errors
Statistics show that 70% of all credit reports contain at least one error.
Errors may result from fraudulent activity, failure to credit a payment, errors in arithmetic, someone with the same name as yours, and other reasons. Some errors may cause you to pay a higher rate or to be turned down for a loan. It's important to report errors in writing as soon as possible.
If you find an error, send a letter to your creditor who made the error. Include the following:
- Identify the specific information you are disputing
- Explain why you believe the information is incorrect
- Include any supporting documents you have to substantiate your dispute.
If you believe SESLOC reported something in error, please write to us at:
P.O. Box 5360, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-5360.
Explain the mistake in detail and include a copy of the credit report with the error highlighted. You may also file a dispute online.
An error must be investigated by the credit reporting agency -- Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax -- in conjunction with the creditor who supplied the information. The agency will remove any information the creditor agrees is in error. If a disagreement occurs and cannot be resolved, you may file a short statement with your side of the story, which will be added to the record. Future reports to creditors must include this statement or a summary of it.
Try these helpful links to file a dispute:
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