Meriel Lesseig, Author at Boss Law | St. Petersburg Real Estate & Consumer Law Attorneys

16 Feb 23

Can I Sue for Errors on My Credit Report?

Credit Report

If incorrect information on your credit report has damaged your financial reputation, you may be able to sue a creditor or credit reporting agency for the mistake and the damages you’ve suffered. A study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that one in five Americans have an error on…

Why can mixed file reports be difficult to correct

09 Feb 23

Why Mixed File Credit Reports Can Be Difficult to Correct

Creditor Harassment

Is information on your credit file mixed up with someone else’s? A mixed file error is more than a mere frustration—it’s an error that must be fixed to protect your financial future. Read on to learn why mixed file credit reports are so difficult to correct, and what you can…

Why is someone else's debt on my credit report

24 Jan 23

Help! Someone Else’s Debt Is on My Credit Report

Credit Report, Mixed File

Credit report errors affect millions of Americans and spotting a debt that isn’t yours on your credit report is one of the most troublesome. If you’ve checked your credit report and noticed a new loan or line of credit—or, worse yet, if debt collectors are already shaking you down for…

How to fix deceased indicator on your credit report

12 Dec 22

How to Fix the Deceased Indicator on Your Credit Report

Creditor Harassment

You’ve spent years building great credit and monitoring your score, so why aren’t you qualifying for a loan? You might be mistakenly reported as deceased by the major credit bureaus. This strange yet common problem negatively affects many Americans every year, and it can keep you from getting a car…