Please include a cover sheet with your full name, current address, date of birth, and the confirmation number associated with your dispute. Call (866) 349-5191 from 8 a.m. to midnight ET, 7 days a week, and a Customer Care agent can add your statement to your Equifax credit report.

How do I dispute a collection on Equifax?

To file a dispute with Equifax, you can create a myEquifax account. Visit our dispute page to learn other ways you can submit a dispute. If you want to avoid having an account sent to collections, contact your lender or creditor to see if they will work with you on a payment plan or other arrangements.

What number do I call to dispute my credit report?

Phone: You can dispute by calling toll-free to (800)-916-8800(800)-916-8800.

How do I contact Equifax by phone?

You can also call Equifax at (800) 525-6285 or send a request by mail to place a fraud alert or active duty alert. Download this form for instructions and mailing address.

What is the best reason to dispute a credit report?

If you believe any account information is incorrect, you should dispute the information to have it either removed or corrected. If, for example, you have a collection or multiple collections appearing on your credit reports and those debts do not belong to you, you can dispute them and have them removed.

Do I need to dispute with all 3 credit bureaus?

You need only dispute with the credit bureau(s) whose credit report(s) reflect the inaccuracy. All three credit bureaus have an online dispute process, but opt for the mail-in option instead. Send it (with copies of supporting documentation) via certified mail with return receipt requested.

How can I dispute my credit report with Equifax?

Mail Equifax Information Services LLC P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, GA 30374-0241. To dispute information on your credit report. Online With a free myEquifax account, you can manage your dispute. You also have access to free Equifax credit reports and your myEquifax products through myEquifax. Phone 866-349-5191.

When is the best time to file a dispute with Equifax?

The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm (Eastern Standard Time). It’s also a good idea to have your credit report handy, along with pen and paper to jot down instructions on where to send any supporting documentation. Once you file a dispute, Equifax has 30 days to investigate and respond.

How to get in touch with Equifax customer service?

Online myEquifax. Automated Service Line 888-836-6351. Hours 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. (ET) 7 days a week. Phone 800-525-6285. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday

How can I get free credit report from Equifax?

If any of the information is inaccurate or incomplete, it is important to contact the lender or creditor that issued the account, or the nationwide credit bureau that issued the credit report. You can get two free credit reports each year from Equifax by signing up for a myEquifax account.