Collection Account Process

[JWBurns]

I'm very new - but I've done my reading.

I live in Texas.

 

I've already opted out.

 

I've ordered all three CR's from all three and have them in hand.

 

Currently disputing incorrect addresses on Experian.

 

I have only one collection account. The account is listed on all three reports.

 

It is a hospital collection of $250, likely a co-pay. It was placed for collection 09/01/2005, and according to my reports, it is scheduled to be removed May 2012.

 

Any suggestions as to my next course of action?

[Why Chat]

I'm very new - but I've done my reading.

I live in Texas.

 

I've already opted out.

 

I've ordered all three CR's from all three and have them in hand.

 

Currently disputing incorrect addresses on Experian.

 

I have only one collection account. The account is listed on all three reports.

 

It is a hospital collection of $250, likely a co-pay. It was placed for collection 09/01/2005, and according to my reports, it is scheduled to be removed May 2012.

 

Any suggestions as to my next course of action?

Send each CRA where the account is reporting this: ( follow all the instructions as they are designed to bypass the automated systems)

http://www.whychat.5u.com/hipaadisp.html

[JWBurns]

Currently in the process of disputing incorrect addresses off of my Experian report.

 

The medical account I originally asked you guys about, is tied to an address that I've never lived at, nor have ever known anyone who has lived at.

 

When I went to dispute the address online, I was denied because it "was tied to an active tradeline".

 

Now I'm ultra concerned about the validity of the medical collection in question. Do I follow the same procedure? Should I dispute online as ID theft?

 

 

Side note - do the address disputes really take up to 45 days to process? Also, do I wait for the disputes to update before sending the WhyChat letter?

Edited January 7, 2012 by JWBurns

[JWBurns]

Currently in the process of disputing incorrect addresses off of my Experian report.

 

The medical account I originally asked you guys about, is tied to an address that I've never lived at, nor have ever known anyone who has lived at.

 

When I went to dispute the address online, I was denied because it "was tied to an active tradeline".

 

Now I'm ultra concerned about the validity of the medical collection in question. Do I follow the same procedure? Should I dispute online as ID theft?

 

 

Side note - do the address disputes really take up to 45 days to process? Also, do I wait for the disputes to update before sending the WhyChat letter?

 

 

One thing to add - The bogus address is listed on only the Experian report. The account is listed on the other two CRA's, and the information on there is correct. I'll go ahead and send the WhyChat letter to TU and Eq in the mean time until I hear from you guys about the EX issue.

 

 

[Why Chat]

Currently in the process of disputing incorrect addresses off of my Experian report.

 

The medical account I originally asked you guys about, is tied to an address that I've never lived at, nor have ever known anyone who has lived at.

 

When I went to dispute the address online, I was denied because it "was tied to an active tradeline".

 

Now I'm ultra concerned about the validity of the medical collection in question. Do I follow the same procedure? Should I dispute online as ID theft?

 

 

Side note - do the address disputes really take up to 45 days to process? Also, do I wait for the disputes to update before sending the WhyChat letter?

 

 

One thing to add - The bogus address is listed on only the Experian report. The account is listed on the other two CRA's, and the information on there is correct. I'll go ahead and send the WhyChat letter to TU and Eq in the mean time until I hear from you guys about the EX issue.

DO NOT EVER dispute anything on line or by phone, fax, e-mail or carrier pigeon.

 

ALWAYS use regular MAIL certified so you have proof of delivery.

 

OPT OUT

http://whychat.5u.com/OPTOUTINST.HTML

 

You dispute addresses by sending a LETTER to Experian, attention FRAUD department. State that you have never lived at xxxxx xxxx and that the following accounts are not yours, list the accounts,enclose a COPY of your SS card, a COPY of your drivers license and an ORIGINAL recent utility bill as proof of your identity and correct address.

 

If these same accounts are on TU or Eq ( and the phony addresses are NOT)send them this:

http://whychat.5u.com/hipaadisp.html

[JWBurns]

Currently in the process of disputing incorrect addresses off of my Experian report.

 

The medical account I originally asked you guys about, is tied to an address that I've never lived at, nor have ever known anyone who has lived at.

 

When I went to dispute the address online, I was denied because it "was tied to an active tradeline".

 

Now I'm ultra concerned about the validity of the medical collection in question. Do I follow the same procedure? Should I dispute online as ID theft?

 

 

Side note - do the address disputes really take up to 45 days to process? Also, do I wait for the disputes to update before sending the WhyChat letter?

 

 

One thing to add - The bogus address is listed on only the Experian report. The account is listed on the other two CRA's, and the information on there is correct. I'll go ahead and send the WhyChat letter to TU and Eq in the mean time until I hear from you guys about the EX issue.

DO NOT EVER dispute anything on line or by phone, fax, e-mail or carrier pigeon.

 

ALWAYS use regular MAIL certified so you have proof of delivery.

 

OPT OUT

http://whychat.5u.com/OPTOUTINST.HTML

 

You dispute addresses by sending a LETTER to Experian, attention FRAUD department. State that you have never lived at xxxxx xxxx and that the following accounts are not yours, list the accounts,enclose a COPY of your SS card, a COPY of your drivers license and an ORIGINAL recent utility bill as proof of your identity and correct address.

 

If these same accounts are on TU or Eq ( and the phony addresses are NOT)send them this:

http://whychat.5u.com/hipaadisp.html

 

 

I have already disputed (online) address that are minor, such as misspelled, ect. However, I will follow your advice on what you've listed above. Thanks!

[JWBurns]

Just wanted to update this thread with my latest results.

 

 

WhyChat letters to TU and EQ. Both were sent on February 7th, and received on February 10th.

 

Happy to report TU has deleted the collection account on February 17th! Still waiting to hear from EQ.

 

 

Lastly (per WhyChats orders) I sent a letter to EX - Attention Fraud Department in reference to the bogus address that is attached to the same collection, demanding they remove both the address as well as the collection it's tied to.

 

 

I'll report back when updates are available.

[JWBurns]

Final update to this thread.

 

Happy to report that EQ removed collection on March 1st.

 

Also, EX removed the same collection as well as the bogus address it was tied to, today on March 4th!

 

My reports are now spotless!

 

Huge thanks to WhyChat for all your patience and help to the members of this board!