Credit Reporting Errors

A lawyer jots down notes, preparing to sue Equifax.

Top 5 Reasons to Sue Equifax – How & When to Protect Yourself

When big business and bad business practices collide, consumers pay the price. Deciding to sue Equifax is sometimes the only way to reclaim credit accuracy. Most consumers know that Equifax is in the business of collecting data, but what exactly does Equifax do with all your information? At its most basic, Equifax uses your social […]

Credit Reporting Errors November 04, 2025
A skeleton picks apples. It conveys that a consumer reporting agency is carefree about errors.

Quoth the Consumer Reporting Agency: Accuracy… Nevermore!

Once upon a midnight dreary, errors made my credit weary. Imagine a shadowy figure in a data-filled cloak, lurking in the background of your financial life. Suprise! It’s a consumer reporting agency – a.k.a., an entity that collects, stores, and sells your personal data to anyone from mortgage lenders to employers. And, unfortunately, it’s a […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 31, 2025
The scales of justice convey that an Experian lawsuit might be needed.

Revealed: The Secret to Winning an Experian Lawsuit

An Experian lawsuit isn’t about being litigious, it’s about leveling the playing field. Experian and the other credit bureaus hold massive power over ordinary people’s lives, yet their systems are deeply flawed. When they fail, you pay the price. Imagine finally getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ve picked out the house, maybe even walked through […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 20, 2025
Data from the three credit bureaus is pulled into a Factual Data report.

Factual Data Credit Inquiry? Why It’s On Your Credit Report

Never heard of Factual Data or a tri merge credit report? Most people haven’t- until it shows up unexpectedly and leaves them baffled. If you’ve noticed a Factual Data credit inquiry on your credit report, don’t panic. While seeing Factual Data might make you do a double take, it’s usually good news, a step toward […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 17, 2025
The negative box is checked in a list. It conveys that exploring how long do things stay on your credit report is important.

How Long Do Things Stay on Your Credit Report? 5 Negatives

Ever stare at your credit report and feel like it’s holding a grudge? You’re not alone – millions of consumers wonder the same thing: how long do things stay on your credit report?  At Consumer Justice Law Firm, we’ve helped clients who thought their credit history was like that one ex who just won’t stop […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 16, 2025
A man files for bankruptcy and knows he can fight expired banktuptcies still listed.

Fight Expired Bankruptcies Still Listed On A Credit Report

Expired bankruptcies still listed on your credit can make it feel like you’re chained to the past forever. But you’re not. Though it was a long-haul, the clean slate from a bankruptcy helped our client build back her financial health over time. But years later, when her credit report still showed the bankruptcy that should […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 10, 2025
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TransUnion Dispute: What They Tell You to Do vs. How to Win

If you’ve been stuck wondering where to send a TransUnion dispute, frustrated by deadlines that pass without real results, or discouraged after being told your error was “verified,” don’t stop there.  Credit report errors and background check errors are like a virus, constantly circulating in the population, causing damage to credit, financial, career, and reputational […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 08, 2025
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Dispute Credit Card Charges the Right Way: A Legal Guide

You’re sipping coffee on a lazy Sunday morning, sorting through your email, when you see it. “Your Bank of America statement is ready.” You click, expecting the usual suspects – gas, groceries, maybe an Uber Eats indulgence. But then… it jumps out at you. A $489 charge for ‘Deluxe Aquarium Supplies’ in Florida. Which is […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 06, 2025
A ghost conveys that when a credit bureau thinks you're dead, you're like a ghost.

Yikes! The Credit Bureau Thinks You’re Dead, Now What?

When the credit bureau thinks you’re dead, it isn’t a quirky glitch you can brush off. It’s a serious legal and financial problem that can ruin your credit score, cost you money, and derail your life plans. And if you think it will fix itself, you’re in for a long, frustrating wait. When the credit […]

Credit Reporting Errors September 29, 2025