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How to Get Something Off Your Credit Report

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It may even appear twice on the report from the original debtor and the debt collector. This can cause your credit to take a hit for much longer than it should. How Fast Can You Clean Up Your Credit Report? The length of time it takes to clean up your credit report depends on the number and type of issues you have.

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

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Note, however, that the FDCPA applies only to third party collectors who collect debt for original creditors. It does not apply to the original creditor itself who uses its own employees to collect debt. c) Falsely representing that they work for a credit bureau. Let’s use our beloved Pres.