Monthly Archives: February 2010

Can I report my payments to a credit bureau?

TINA R asked: I am paying car payments to a Buy Here Pay Here auto dealership and I have never missed a payment. I know the dealership won’t report that I am paying on time to the credit bureaus, but … Continue reading

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How long after a debt has been created can a creditor report to the credit bureau?

Avery S asked: I had some medical bills from 4/10/01 that I didnt not pay in full. I was harassed for awhile by collections and then left alone. This debt was never reported on my credit record and has never … Continue reading

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How could the credit bureau(s) report me deceased?

discoballfell asked: Some malicious person/ probably an ex spouse possibly sent a death certificate through my old creditor to only 2 of 3 major credit bureaus. How can I legally make them send me an explanation of how/where they got … Continue reading

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How do I report a bad buyer to the credit bureau?

Dan asked: I have an online store selling quality electronics. Buyers pay by credit card and I ship them the goods. Once in a while a buyer will receive the goods they bought and then suddenly file a charge back … Continue reading

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What companies report to the credit bureau?

TC asked: I need more open lines of credit but I don’t want to get a loan or do credit cards. What major stores or businesses report to the credit bureau?Cecil

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