U.S. government accepting credit report complaints

RICHMOND, Va, (WTVR) – Do you ever feel like your credit score is misrepresenting you? You may be able to fix it, because now the government is giving you a chance to appeal.

Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began accepting complaints about credit reporting services. The bureau says they can deal with cases that contain the following:

• Incorrect information on a credit report
• A consumer reporting agency’s investigation
• Improper use of a credit report,
• Being unable to get a copy of a credit score or file, and
• Problems with credit monitoring or identify protection services.

If you feel you have been wronged you can file a complaint on their website here.