Pull your credit report. Check every charge-off against this list. Each error = potential cash in your pocket.
Credit bureaus and debt collectors make billions in profit while reporting inaccurate data on your file. The FCRA gives YOU the right to dispute errors AND sue for damages — up to $1,000 per violation, per bureau — without a lawyer.
This tool teaches you to spot violations the way a consumer attorney does — then arms you with the exact letters to fight back.
Fill in the details → Choose your bureau → Generate a legally-cited FCRA dispute letter ready to mail or email certified.
Generate customized, FCRA-cited dispute letters for Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Ready to send in minutes.
Estimate your potential damages based on violations found × bureaus reporting × willful vs. negligent status.
Know exactly what you're owed before you pick up the phone. Calculate damages per violation, per bureau, plus attorney fee estimates.
Your 7-step system for hunting and destroying FCRA violations
Pull your free credit reports from AnnualCreditReport.com. Find every charge-off and closed account. Run each one through the 4-error checklist.
Know which FCRA section applies to your specific error. Status error = § 1681e(b). Re-aging = § 1681c(a)(4). Name the law in your dispute. It signals you're serious.
Screenshot the specific error on your report. Circle the contradiction. Highlight the date, balance, and status. Attach copies to your dispute letter.
Each bureau is a separate entity. Send customized letters to all three where the error appears. One error × 3 bureaus = 3 potential violations.
Always send USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt. This creates your legal timestamp and proof of delivery — essential if you escalate to a lawsuit.
Bureaus must complete their investigation within 30 days (45 if you provide additional info). Track each deadline. Non-response strengthens your case.
If the bureau verifies an inaccurate item OR fails to respond — you have grounds for a lawsuit. Contact a consumer attorney. Many take FCRA cases for FREE (contingency).