1 in 5 people have an error on their credit report—here's how to remove it (via CNBCMakeIt)
1. Review your credit reports
There are three main credit bureaus that you'll want to pull your credit report from: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Consumers can get a free copy of their credit report from each of these agencies each year atDifferent creditors report to different agencies, so these reports will likely vary — but that doesn't mean they are necessarily incorrect. What you'll want to look for are accounts or loans reported that don't belong to you.
If you see an error, highlight it and double check your own accounts to make sure it shouldn't be there.If you've discovered an error, you'll want to dispute it with the credit agency that reported it. "You should explain in writing what you think is wrong, why and include copies of documents that support your dispute," suggests the CFPB, which provides
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