CHECKDISPUTE | FREE PRACTICE CHECKLIST
How to Explain an Incorrect Balance in a Dispute Letter

1. Record the bureau, report date, page, and account reference.
2. Copy the exact balance field label and reported amount.
3. Identify the supporting statement and its actual date.
4. Keep any difference between the report date and statement date visible.
5. Write the comparison without claiming an unsupported replacement amount.
6. Confirm that an account you recognize is not described as someone else's.
7. List the relevant supporting copies and retain the originals.
8. Read the final sentence against the source documents before approving it.

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Sources checked: 2026-09-20

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