{"id":16399,"date":"2021-09-03T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T15:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=16399"},"modified":"2024-05-06T14:06:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T20:06:39","slug":"how-to-remove-fraud-from-your-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/how-to-remove-fraud-from-your-report.html","title":{"rendered":"How to remove fraud from your credit report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-sitting-by-table-typing-on-laptop-hero.jpg\" alt=\"A woman typing on her laptop\" class=\"wp-image-16398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-sitting-by-table-typing-on-laptop-hero.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-sitting-by-table-typing-on-laptop-hero-1100x367.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-sitting-by-table-typing-on-laptop-hero-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\"><em>See Lexington Law\u2019s editorial disclosure for more information.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-answer\">\n<h2>You can remove fraud from your credit report by filing a credit dispute to have the information removed.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to remove fraud from your credit report, it\u2019s as simple as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/credit-disputes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">filing a credit dispute<\/a> to have the information removed. Initiating a credit dispute requires you to send a letter to one or more credit bureaus, which are the companies that report your credit history. Fortunately, the process is very straightforward, though it can be helpful to have professional support, especially since you may be the victim of identity theft if someone has opened an account in your name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you notice a fraudulent account on your credit report, you\u2019ll want to make sure you pull credit reports from the other credit bureaus as well. Since the three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-repair\/credit-bureau\">credit bureaus<\/a>\u2014TransUnion<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Experian<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Equifax<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u2014don\u2019t always report the same information, you\u2019ll need to see whether the fraudulent account is reported elsewhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, you should file a dispute with multiple credit bureaus if you see the fraudulent account on multiple reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we\u2019ll detail how to remove fraud on your credit report at all three credit bureaus and discuss what else you can do if you\u2019re the victim of fraud or identity theft.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RlxsMw7t2QA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-address-fraud-by-initiating-a-credit-dispute\">How to address fraud by initiating a credit dispute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of disputing fraudulent accounts on your credit report takes only three steps: gathering evidence, sending a letter and reviewing your results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-address-fraud-by-initiating-a-credit-dispute.png\" alt=\"How to address fraud by initiating a credit dispute\" class=\"wp-image-16396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-address-fraud-by-initiating-a-credit-dispute.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-address-fraud-by-initiating-a-credit-dispute-1100x769.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/how-to-address-fraud-by-initiating-a-credit-dispute-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While we outline these steps below, you can review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-repair\/credit-disputes\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in-depth guide to initiating a credit dispute<\/a> for even more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-gather-evidence-about-the-fraudulent-account\">1. Gather evidence about the fraudulent account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you may wish to contact the financial institution where the fraudulent account was opened. Try to get as much information as possible about when the account was opened and what information was used to impersonate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have more information, you may choose to ask them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/remove-closed-account-from-credit-report.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">close the account<\/a> and let them know that you will be filing a dispute with the credit bureaus to have the account removed from your credit report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll prepare to contact the credit bureaus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-send-a-letter-via-certified-mail-to-the-credit-bureaus\">2. Send a letter via certified mail to the credit bureaus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may file a dispute online or over the phone, or by a letter sent by certified mail. You should keep in mind <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit\/what-is-the-fair-credit-reporting-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how long they have to respond<\/a>\u2014generally about 30 days to complete an investigation to determine if the account is fraudulent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table>\n  <tbody><tr>\n    <th><\/th>\n    <th>Equifax<\/th>\n    <th>TransUnion<\/th>\n    <th>Experian<\/th>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td><strong>Online<\/strong><\/td>\n    <td><a>How to Dispute<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a>Manage a Dispute<\/a><\/td>\n    <td><a>Dispute Online<\/a><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n  <tr>\n    <td><strong>Mail<\/strong><\/td>\n    <td>Equifax<br>PO Box 740256<br>Atlanta, GA 30374-0256<\/td>\n    <td>TransUnion LLC<br>Consumer Dispute Center<br>PO Box 2000<br>Chester, PA 19016<\/td>\n     <td>Experian<br>PO Box 4500<br>Allen, TX 75013<\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>You can refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/sample-letter-disputing-errors-credit-reports-business-supplied-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sample letter<\/a> provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help you get started. Make sure to follow each bureau\u2019s process carefully, and reach out to each bureau individually if the fraudulent account is listed on multiple credit reports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-review-your-results\">3. Review your results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the credit bureau completes its investigation, you should receive a communication with the results as well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/how-to-read-a-credit-report.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">copy of your credit report<\/a>. If the fraudulent account was removed, you may see an increase in your credit score.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, disputing your credit report is just one thing you can do if you believe you\u2019ve been the victim of fraud. Read on for a list of other actions to take if your identity has been stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wJ6jYUCwWaU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-after-finding-fraud-on-your-credit-report\">What to do after finding fraud on your credit report<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to filing a credit dispute, there are other actions you may want to take after finding a fraudulent account on your credit report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/what-to-do-if-you-re-the-victim-of-identity-theft.png\" alt=\"What to do if you're the victim of identity theft\" class=\"wp-image-16397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/what-to-do-if-you-re-the-victim-of-identity-theft.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/what-to-do-if-you-re-the-victim-of-identity-theft-1100x1107.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/what-to-do-if-you-re-the-victim-of-identity-theft-768x773.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider some of the following action items after discovering a fraudulent account on your report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Report identity theft to the police. <\/strong>Get a police report about your identity theft. You can potentially use documentation from this report in your credit dispute. You may also wish to report the identity theft to the FTC using their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.identitytheft.gov\/#\/assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online form<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Contact the Social Security Administration. <\/strong>Report a misused Social Security number and work with the department to determine next steps.<\/li><li><strong>Place a fraud alert with each credit bureau.<\/strong> A fraud alert makes it more difficult for anyone to open new accounts in your name.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Change your passwords and other login information. <\/strong>Update the passwords for your email address as well as any financial or government institutions.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Work with companies to close accounts and remove charges.<\/strong> Call any company where a fraudulent account was opened and work with them to remove charges and close the accounts.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Look out for fraud in other places. <\/strong>You may have issues with your bank account, cell phone, utility company, landlord, investment accounts or government benefits that you need to follow up on.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Identity theft can be a pervasive problem, but with persistence and support, you will be able to recover good standing and mitigate the damage to your credit and your life. While filing a credit dispute is generally a straightforward process, it can be complicated when dealing with fraudulent accounts. If you need additional support working to repair your credit and getting fraudulent accounts removed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-repair-services\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact the credit repair consultants at Lexington Law Firm<\/a> for their expertise in the dispute process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ucxWg3xoKSQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> Articles have only been reviewed by the indicated attorney, not written by them. 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