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You can dispute credit card transactions and get your money back in some situations. Learn about the valid reasons to dispute ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. The main goal of a 609 dispute letter is to challenge a credit reporting agency to provide proof that a delinquency exists. You ...

Having debt forgiven can feel like a fresh start, but there are follow-up steps you should take to protect yourself.

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If you believe there is an erroneous or fraudulent charge on your credit card, you have the right to dispute the charge and potentially have it removed from your statement. The Fair Credit Billing Act ...

A 609 dispute letter is a formal way to request more information about the accounts on your credit report. Sending a 609 dispute letter may help you remove errors from your credit report. Legitimate ...

Disputing a charge — whether you were double-billed, overcharged or hit with credit card fraud — is one of your rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act. And while it should be (and often is) fairly ...

Have you ever ordered something online that was delivered damaged ‘ or never arrived at all? Or been double-billed by a merchant? Or spotted a charge on your credit card statement you didn’t make?