Did your sister use your social security number only or your name and date of birth? The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that...

I need to get somethings removed from my credit report that should not be there.

It is unclear from your question how the tax lien is being reported by the credit bureaus. If the lien was dismissed - in other words the tax...

Local courthouse put a judgement on husbands credit report that wasn't his. This caused us to be homeless. Can we sue?

The courthouse did not put the judgment in the credit report - this was done by one of the credit bureaus, such as Equifax, Experian or Trans...

Do I have any legal recourse against a credit bureau for their mistake in sending out another person's info as mine?

In short, yes. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires the consumer reporting agencies to have and follow reasonable procedures to assure...

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What can victims of Identity theft do fron a legal standpoint?

I agree with Mr. Feagle. You should request you credit report from Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Make your request by mail. If your credit...

How do I press charges against my son's father for identity theft???

The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives consumers the right to dispute false information on your Equifax, Experian and credit reports. Your dispute...

I disputed an error on my credit report, the creditor removed it on one bureau but decline on another credit bureau!

The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives consumers rights, including the right to dispute false information with Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Upon...

What to do when there is a judgment but no payment mentioned on my credit report?

I agree with my colleague. You should dispute the status of the debt, in writing by certified mail, to Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Your...

What should I do when two credit bureaus removed a disputed claim from my credit but the third one won't ?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives consumers the rights to dispute false information. You should send a dispute by certified mail to Equifax,...

I was recently fired from my previous job due to me being on the D.A.D.S conduct. I am a victim of identity theft. I need help

It is unclear from your question why you were fired from your job. Were you fired because of a background report run by your employer? The Fair...