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Sample Letter
[Date]
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your City, State, Zip Code]
TransUnion Consumer Solutions
P.O Box 2000
Chester, PA 19022-2000
Subject: Disputing Information in my TransUnion Credit Report.
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to dispute the following information in TransUnion my file.
Identity Verification
☐ All my previous addresses.
☐ Copy of Michigan Drivers/Identification Card.
☐ Copy of utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc.
☐ Completed TransUnion Investigation Request Form.
☐ Copy of TransUnion Credit Report (if applicable).
Issue I am Disputing
This item [for instance: retailer account at ABC Department Store] is inaccurate [or incomplete] because [describe in detail what is inaccurate or incomplete and why]. I am requesting that this item be removed [or request another specific change to correct the information].
[List and describe any other items you are disputing.]
Documentation Enclosed
Enclosed is documentation supporting my request: [describe the documents you’re sending, for instance: my credit report, with the disputed items circled.]
Request for Action
Please investigate this matter and delete [or correct] the disputed item[s] as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Enclosures: [List what you are enclosing]