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That means that the collection is gone and your score has gone up. *wonders if this was a trick question*

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Q: There was a collection from a cell phone co. on your credit report from 2002 this month it was gone and your score was up what does this mean?
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Can phone companies report to credit bureaus?

yes phone, utilities, hospitals, doctors pretty much anybody with your personal info can report to credit agencies.


How can you find a phone number to contact Experian without purchasing a copy of their credit report?

One can find the phone number for Experian on their website, and use it to order their free annual credit report. Alternatively, they can also fill out an online form, or physically mail a form to request their free annual credit report.


How can someone contact Experian Credit for a free report?

Experian Credit can easily be contacted via the phone or email. Additionally, one can visit experian Credit and ask for a free report in person. The very best way of all however is to submit a credit request online.


Can you dispute a potentially negative item on your credit report because there is no phone number?

You can always dispute these things, but proving the rating wrong will take you providing proof to the credit reporting agency. Better yet, get a Trac phone and have a phone number available.


How long will an unpaid cell phone bill affect your credit?

Past due accounts that become collections or charge-offs are usually reported adversely to the consumer's credit file for 7 years plus 180 days from the start of the first collection activity. Pull your credit history for review for free once per year at www.annualcreditreport.com If you apply for credit, banking, insurance, or housing and are denied based on credit, you have the right to obtain a free copy of your report.

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Should you pay a phone bill that is eight years old and a collections agency is trying to collect?

== == Make sure that you get your most recent credit report. You can go to AnnualCreditReport.com, and pull a three bureau credit report for free. Once you have your report check to see what the Date of Last Activity is on that collection account. This will determine if you have a collection that is older then the statue of limitation.


Where can you find the phone number for a collection agency on your credit report?

Whenever I am helping a client with a collection agency, the first thing I do is try to contact the state agency that licenses collection agencies. I also try searching on Google and that usually works.


Where do you send information for your credit report for the 3 credit bureaus?

In the back of your credit report there is a listing of addresses and phone numbers for each credit bureau.


Can phone companies report to credit bureaus?

yes phone, utilities, hospitals, doctors pretty much anybody with your personal info can report to credit agencies.


Where can one get a copy of a credit report with the score?

You can obtain a credit report with the score from a number of credit agencies such as Experian. These can be either ordered in writing, on the phone or online.


Does your phone bill show up on credit report?

Yes


How can one get their credit report?

One can get their credit report by contacting their bank or provider. Other options would be to check one's credit account online, by mail or by phone.


How do you find out who you owe on your credit report to improve your credit score?

When you pull your credit report you will notice at the very last pages of this report your creditor informaiton. This includes the name if the creditor, address, and phone number.


Does paying your cell phone bill on time help your credit?

It can't hurt your credit. Most all cell phone providers do NOT report your good on-time payments but will report late payments.


If you have a prepaid Go phone will the payments show up on your credit report?

No.


Should a cell phone account show up on your credit report?

Only if you request it with that cellular company. Be aware that not all cell phone companies have the permission to report with the bureaus. Wanda Improve Credit, LLC


Can lender give you a copy of your credit report?

No, they can provide you with the agencies phone number