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How to Dispute Credit Report Errors

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Last Updated: March 12, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Errors on your credit report can happen due to a creditor not updating your info or it can be a sign of identity theft.
  2. Inaccurate information in your credit report may affect your ability to get credit in the future.
  3. To dispute an error on your credit report, contact both the credit reporting company and the company that provided the disputed information.

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