What to Do With a Stubborn Credit Bureau
Sometimes when you are trying to fix your credit you find yourself dealing with situation that seems impossible to budge. Hear are some measures you can take to deal with credit bureaus that don’t seem to be willing to deal with your claims.
• Resolve to not give up. Many people are daunted by the amount of time and energy it can take to get even the simplest of credit problems solved. You are going to need some determination and stamina to wear the opposition at the credit bureaus down. Veterans of credit repair say the only way to do this is to never take no for an answer.
• Check the online forums and boards about credit repair. Sometimes you can get great tips from those who have “been there, done that†Check out credit repair sites like creditboards.com to find out what strategies others have used to repair their credit. Of course take everything with a grain of salt as the credit industry is always in flux.
• Get a lawyer’s help. Even if your lawyer is not the best in the world the credit bureaus might be more inclined to listen to you if you have one. Once again you can get referrals fro your local bar, legal aid office or the National Association of Consumer Advocates at 202-452-1989.
• Get your U.S. representative involved. You might be surprised about how helpful your elected representative can be to help you correct your identity theft situation especially if there is an “unjust†angle to your story that can make him or her look like a hero.
• Call a local newspaper, television or radio reporter. Ask to speak to the journalist or columnist that covers finance or consumer issues. Some media outlets even have a specialist in finance that can make your battle with the credit bureau into a juicy story.