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First, call the creditor and ask them to correct it. Then, dispute the error with the 3 credit bureaus.

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Q: What should you do if a collection item is on a report as unpaid for 3 years and the balance owed is incorrect?
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An unrecorded credit memo for collection of a note should be?

added to bank balance


Can a creditor and the collection agency who purchases your account from the creditor both report the same debt in separate instances to a CRA?

Yes, they can and it's customary for them to. The original account should have all the history, including late payments you made and the status (collection or charge off), the DLA, and date the account was opened. It should not be showing a balance due once sold or assigned to a collection agency. It may have a statement about being sold or transferred, but not always. The CA account should have the date they received, or were assigned, the account and the current balance (often with interest added in). The DLA should not have changed.


What should you do to get paid collections off your credit report?

If the account is legitimately yours, then you cannot legally have it removed from your credit report. However, if you paid the collection account off, it should be reported as paid on your credit report. Still, the accounts will not be removed from your credit report for 7 years.


If several debts listed on a credit report are sold to a new collection agency and then paid in full can the debts from the old agency be disputed and removed from a credit report?

Yes and no. What the original credit agency should be reporting is that the debt was transferred to a new collector. Once you have proof that the debt was paid in full, you should be able to provide all creditors that are reporting negative info regarding that debt that this is the case and they should mark your records accordingly with a zero balance. It is really entirely up to them as to whether or not they totally remove the entry from your credit report.


Is it possible for a collection agency to remove the Sent to Collection Agency on your credit report?

Yes. There is no federal or state law which compels or requires credit reporting. It is totally voluntary. There are costs for creditors to place data on credit report and to update that data. While it is possible, and all consumers should certainly attempt to have collection accounts removed, you also need to be aware that it is unlikely.

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Is a collection agency obligated to remove debt from your credit report?

No! The only obligation of the collection agency regarding a debt is to accurately report the debt...i.e. balance outstanding, current status, and payment history. However, if you are paying or contemplating paying a collection agency, it would be wise to negotiate a positive outcome...i.e. the total removal of the account from your credit profile in exchange for payment. This should be negotiated prior to paying the collection agency and the agreement should be in writing.


An unrecorded credit memo for collection of a note should be?

added to bank balance


Can a creditor and the collection agency who purchases your account from the creditor both report the same debt in separate instances to a CRA?

Yes, they can and it's customary for them to. The original account should have all the history, including late payments you made and the status (collection or charge off), the DLA, and date the account was opened. It should not be showing a balance due once sold or assigned to a collection agency. It may have a statement about being sold or transferred, but not always. The CA account should have the date they received, or were assigned, the account and the current balance (often with interest added in). The DLA should not have changed.


If a credit card is discharged in a bankruptcy should it still show a balance on a credit report?

It will remain on the report for the required length of time and should be marked "included in bankruptcy."


What should you do to get paid collections off your credit report?

If the account is legitimately yours, then you cannot legally have it removed from your credit report. However, if you paid the collection account off, it should be reported as paid on your credit report. Still, the accounts will not be removed from your credit report for 7 years.


If several debts listed on a credit report are sold to a new collection agency and then paid in full can the debts from the old agency be disputed and removed from a credit report?

Yes and no. What the original credit agency should be reporting is that the debt was transferred to a new collector. Once you have proof that the debt was paid in full, you should be able to provide all creditors that are reporting negative info regarding that debt that this is the case and they should mark your records accordingly with a zero balance. It is really entirely up to them as to whether or not they totally remove the entry from your credit report.


How many years can a collection agency still pull your credit report?

A collection agency can't access a credit report w/o the permission of the party involved. They may try to mislead someone into believing they are able to do so, and that is a violation of the FDCPA and should be reported as such.


What report lists accounts and their balances in which the total debit balances should equal the total credit balances?

Trial Balance


Where on the financial statements would you report a loss resulting from a patent that was determined to be worthless?

this should be recorded on the balance sheet as a loss


Can you sue a collection agency who continues to report a debt as a debt in collection even though it was discharged in chapter 7 four years ago?

Yes, you may have grounds to sue the collection agency for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act if they are reporting a debt that was discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You should seek advice from a consumer rights attorney to explore your legal options and potentially take action against the collection agency.


How should governments report fiduciary fund balance and income in government-wide statements?

Governments should report fiduciary fund balance in government-wide statements as assets and liabilities held in trust for a specific beneficiary relationship. Fiduciary fund income should be reported as revenue generated from the fiduciary activities.


Should of given you a receipt. Corrrect or incorrect. Should of given or should have given?

incorrect. its supposed to be "should have"