Check your credit report for accuracy.

Mistakes in credit reports are all too common. Contact the companies below to obtain a copy of your credit report:

Free credit report (all three credit bureaus)
1-877-322-8228
www.annualcreditreport.com

Equifax
1-800-685-1111
www.equifax.com

Experian
1-888-397-3742
www.experian.com

TransUnion
1-800-888-4213
www.transunion.com

If you find inaccurate or incomplete information on your credit report, dispute it in writing. Contact both the credit bureau and the business providing the information. The company must investigate and report the results to the credit bureau. If you are right, all national credit bureaus must be notified.