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The legal answer is that the process of disputing a debt is simple that for disputes. If your only dispute is that you do not want a litigate debt reported on your credit then you would not legally have the grounds for filing any disputes. If however, the debt is genuinely incorrect or not yours; then you should be able to Google "credit dispute" and find sample letters and instructions on the process of assuring that your credit report contains accurate information.

I would avoid any company or service that claims to "fix" your credit, as most of the time its just a scam, and they just send the same letters you can download off the internet for free.

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Can a credit card debt that was charged off and sold to a collection agency be reported on your credit report?

Yes.


How long can a charged off debt stay on your credit report?

7 years from the date of first delinquency


Can a credit bureau place accounts back on your credit file after they were disputed and removed?

Hi, I am a bill collector by profession of 3 years and the only way they can put an account back on your credit file is if you sent in a dispute letter, they reviewed it and took it off your file, then after the investigation of the debt found you had no proof to show that the debt was satisfied. If they found the debt has been satisfied and you have proof or if the person who owes the debt is deceased and you have the death certificate, then I would contact the attorney general and they will make the credit bureau remove the debt off your file. But make sure that even though it's on your file, it doesn't have a satisfied marking because when debts are satisfied they will appear on your credit report as such. Hope this helps.


If original creditor charged off then sold it to a collection agency can they both report the debt where the same debt appears twice on your credit report?

no.This is in violation of The Fair Credit Act and The Fair Debt Collection Act.Report this to the FTC and your state attorney office.then look for a lawyer to sue them.


If a charge off has just come off your credit report can a collection agency or debt collector put it back?

NO! Once a debt has reached it's statute of limitation it must be removed from your credit report. If a collection company reports the bedt with a new date dispute it immediatly because what they are doing is illegal.

Related Questions

What happens after 7 years of debt?

After 7 years of debt, the debt will be wiped off a persons credit report. There are some instances that certain types of credit will stay on the credit report for up to 10 years.


How do I remove a collection item on my credit report that was disputed but not removed?

Only the collection agency or the credit bureaus can remove a collection off a credit report. You can negotiate the removal of the collection off the credit report upon final payment of the debt owed. Some collection agencies have policies against this, some don't. You can also redispute it to the credit bureaus as many times as they will let you. It has a higher chance of being removed if it is paid off and an older account.


What is a Charge-off in a credit report?

A charged off account is similar to a collection on your credit report. The creditor has written off the debt owed and closed the account. The debt is still valid though and can be collected on. The charge off will lower your credit score unless removed. You can dispute a charge off and this give the credit bureaus 30 days to verify the charge off or it must be removed from your credit report.


How can I remove an apartment debt from my credit report?

To remove an apartment debt from your credit report, you can try negotiating with the creditor to pay off the debt in exchange for them removing it from your report. You can also dispute the debt with the credit bureaus if you believe it is inaccurate or unfair. It may also help to seek assistance from a credit counselor or financial advisor for guidance on how to address the debt and improve your credit score.


How can I remove debt from my credit report?

To remove debt from your credit report, you can start by paying off the debt in full or negotiating a settlement with the creditor. You can also dispute any inaccuracies on your credit report with the credit bureaus. It's important to stay organized and keep track of all communication and payments related to the debt removal process.


If a debt on your credit report says 'bad debt write off ' can the creditor still sue you or collect the money?

= If your credit report reports that you have a bad debt write-off, then it means that the original creditor has written off the debt, but they can still sell the rights to the debt to a collection agency and they can contact you and take legal action.


Can a credit card debt that was charged off and sold to a collection agency be reported on your credit report?

Yes.


If you pay off an old debt no longer on your credit report will it be placed back on the credit report?

Yes it can. You should agree to pay it only if there is an agreement to not report it to the credit reporting agencies.


Do you have to pay a debt that is not on your credit report?

If it's a personal debt, such as something off the record, ya might want to.


Can a creditor remove a charge off?

Yes, a creditor can remove a charge off from your account and your credit reports. Credit bureaus can also delete charge offs from your credit report if they are disputed and not verified.


Is it beneficial to pay that debt off or is it just a redundant action once a debt has gone to collections and damaged your credit report?

It is best to pay off the debt. You can also ask if they will remove their listing completely from your credit report, if you agree to pay. If they agree to this, tell them to send the agreement to you in writing and you will immediately pay off the debt.


How can I remove old debt from my credit report?

To remove old debt from your credit report, you can start by checking the statute of limitations on the debt in your state. If the debt is past this limit, you can dispute it with the credit bureaus as "time-barred" and request its removal. You can also negotiate with the creditor to settle the debt or pay it off in exchange for them removing it from your report. Additionally, you can work with a credit repair agency to help you navigate the process.