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1. Logging In
Gointake to
resolution
Used exclusively by the Dispute Team (based in Philippines)
Login Process
URL: app.disputefox.com
Log inLogin with your assigned credentials (from Dianna / team leadlead)
provides on Day 1)
You will land on the Dashboard showing your assigned client portfoliolist
AlwaysAssigned confirm you are in thecompany: Crowned Credit 4
agency
account
—
check the top header
Never share your login. If you need access
How to a client not assigned to you, contact your team lead.
2. Navigating the Dashboard
Active Clients: Your portfolio of currently enrolled clients
Pending Actions: Clients with responses due, letters to send, or follow-ups needed
Round Status: Shows where each client is in their dispute cycle
Alerts: Bureau responses received, import errors, or items needing review
3. Client Profiles
3.1 FindingCreate a Client
Click Clients in the left menu
Search by name, email, or last 4 of SSN
Click the client's name to open their profile
3.2 What's in a Client Profile
SectionContents
Personal InfoFull name, DOB, address, SSN, email, phone
Credit ReportsImported 3-bureau reports — Equifax, Experian, TransUnion
Dispute RoundsAll rounds sent, letters used, responses received
ItemsAll negative items on the report and their current dispute status
NotesInternal team notes — log everything significant here
SettingsPortal access, status (Active/Archived), bureau integrations
3.3 Creating a New Client Profile
- Click + New Client in DisputeFox dashboard
EnterEnter: all personal information —First name, DOB,Last currentname, address,Email, Phone, Address, SSN (alllast digits4 requiredonly in notes)
Import credit report from SmartCredit (see Ch 3 for
bureauaccess matching)instructions)
EnterVerify emailall and3 phonebureaus numberare —connected: theseEquifax, mustExperian, matchTransUnion
GHLTag exactlyclient correctly: plan type (Essentials / Accelerated / Momentum)
Set status
toto: Active
Assign to folder:
Active Client
SetAssign portal password: use the formatto: Name123 (e.g., John123)
Save — the client can now log into their portal
After creating the profile in DisputeFox, add the DisputeFox client ID to the contact's Notes in GHL for cross-reference.
4. Importing Credit Reports
Before any dispute work can begin, the client's credit report must be imported. Crowned Credit uses4
SmartCreditNotify Dianna + Dispute Team GC (orWhatsApp) MyFreeScoreNow)that for credit monitoring and report access.
4.1 Pre-Import Checklist
Confirm thenew client is
enrolled in SmartCredit and has shared access with Crowned Creditready
Confirm
the
report is current (within 30 days) — do NOT import stale data
If the client is not enrolled: notify the onboarding/CS team immediately — do not proceed
4.2How Step-by-Stepto ImportGenerate Dispute Letters
- Open
the client profile in DisputeFox
- Review credit report — identify negative items to dispute
Click
CreditNew ReportsRound →to Importstart dispute round
Select
SmartCredit as the import source (or manual upload if needed)
The system will pull all three bureau reports:bureau(s): Equifax, Experian, TransUnion
(or all 3)
VerifySelect items to dispute + reason code for each item
DisputeFox generates letters automatically
Review all letters for accuracy — verify client name, address, and items
Print and mail OR send electronically via bureau portal
Log the
import:round confirm all three bureaus loaded, check that accounts, public records,date and
inquiriesexpected areresponse visiblewindow Flag(30 anydays importfor errors immediately to your team lead — do not guessbureaus)
5.
📋 Dispute RoundsRound 5.1Timing
Understanding Rounds
Dispute processing is organized into rounds. Each round represents one set of dispute letters sent to the bureaus. The bureausBureaus have 30–4530 days to respond to eachdisputes round.(FCRA Mostrequirement). clients require 2–4 rounds to fully resolve all negative items.
5.2 Selecting Items to Dispute
Use this priority framework every time — dispute the highest-impact items first:
TierRound 1 —usually Highestsent Priorityat (disputeonboarding. first)
Collections — especially medical, telecom, utilities
Charge-offs
Bankruptcies older than 5 years
Repossessions
TierRound 2 —at Medium~35–45 Priority
days. Track Late payments (30/60/90 day)
Incorrect balances or payment history
Duplicate accounts
Accounts that don't belong to the client
Tier 3 — Lower Priority
Unauthorized hard inquiries
Closed accounts with derogatory status older than 5 years
Minor reporting inconsistencies
Rule: Dispute no more than 5–7 items per bureau per round. Over-disputing triggers fraud flags with bureausresponses and can get future disputes rejected as "frivolous."
5.3 Letter Generation
DisputeFox has a built-in library of dispute letter templates. Always use the correct template for the situation:
SituationLetter Type
First-time dispute on any itemStandard Dispute Letter
Bureau returned "verified"Method of Verification Request
Second "verified" responseEscalated FCRA §611 Letter
Account doesn't belong to clientIdentity / Fraud Dispute Letter
Item past 7-year reporting limitTime-Barred Item Letter
Incorrect balance or historyFactual Dispute Letter
Medical debtHIPAA Dispute Letter
Unauthorized hard inquiryUnauthorized Inquiry Removal Letter
Letter Personalization Rules
Always include client's full legal name, current address, and SSN (last 4 minimum)
Include the account number and creditor name where available
Be specific: "Account #XXXX with [Creditor] reporting as 'Collection' — disputed as inaccurate and unverifiable"
Never use generic boilerplate that sounds templated — bureaus flag these
Proofread every letter before sending
5.4 Sending Dispute Letters
In the client profile, go to Dispute Rounds → New Round
Select the items to dispute (following the tier priority framework)
Select appropriate letter template for each item
Customize letter content with client-specific details
Select sending method (certified mail recommended for paper trail)
Send letters to all three bureaus simultaneously if the item appears on all three
Log the send date in DisputeFox
Note in GHL: "Round [X] sent on [date] — items: [list] — response expected by [date]"
6. Tracking Bureau Responses
6.1 Follow-Up Schedule
DayAction
Day 0Dispute letters sent — log send date
Day 5Confirm receipt (certified mail tracking orupdate DisputeFox
confirmation)
Day 30Check DisputeFox forwhen bureau responses
Dayarrive.
35If
no
response: send follow-up inquiry to bureau
Day 45Bureau legal deadline — escalate any non-responses immediately
Day 46+File CFPB complaint at consumerfinance.gov/complaint
6.2 How to HandleTrack EachDispute Response TypeProgress
Client Profile → Disputes Tab
Shows: All rounds, items disputed, bureau responses, items removed/verified
Status indicators:
🟡 Pending — Awaiting bureau response
✅
DeletedRemoved Best— outcome.Item Thedeleted from report
🔄 Verified — Bureau confirmed item was(may removedneed fromescalated letter)
❌ Failed — Item not removed, needs different approach
How to Reactivate a Paused Client
⚠️ Before Reactivation
Get the
bureaumost report.recent
credit Logreport thefirst deletion(use inSmartCredit existing report — NEVER order a new one). Import into DisputeFox
with date and bureau
Update the item status in the client profile
Notify the client within 24 hours: "Great news! [Item] was removed from [Bureau]. Your score will reflect this within 30 days."
Move to next priority items for the following round
⚠️ Updated
Bureau made a partial change but did not delete.
Review exactly what changed — is it an improvement?
If still derogatory: dispute again with additional documentation
Log outcome and next planned action in DisputeFox
❌ Verified
Bureau claims the item is accurate. This is NOT the end — it's standard practice.
Send Method of Verification Request letter
If second verified: send escalated FCRA §611 letter
If third verified: consider CFPB complaint or refer client to credit attorney
Never tell the client their case is closed after one "verified" response
⏰ No Response (After 45 Days)
File CFPB complaint at consumerfinance.gov/complaint
Document all send dates and certified mail receipts
Notify team lead
Update client: "The bureau has exceeded their legal deadline. We're escalating this."
⚠️ Frivolous Dispute
Bureau flagged the dispute as frivolous — usually due to over-disputing or identical repeated letters.
Do NOT resend the same letter
Wait 30–60 days
Rewrite with different language and new supporting context
Notify team lead — strategy review needed for this client
7. Status Updates in GHL
After every bureau response, update GHL so the CS team can communicate with the client accurately.
Open the client contact in GHL
Add a note: "Round [X] results received on [date]: [Bureau] — [item] — [Deleted/Verified/Updated]. Next action: [Round X+1 / MOV request / CFPB complaint]"
If client's tag is pending-update, change it to updated after notifying them
The CS team will reach out to the client based on these notes — accuracy matters
8. GHL Integration via Zapier
DisputeFox and GHL are connected via Zapier automations. When a client status changes in DisputeFox, Zapier can trigger updates in GHL automatically. Key integration points:
Client activated in DisputeFox → GHL tag updated to active-dispute
Round completed → GHL note auto-added
If integration is not firing: check Zapier logs before
manuallychanging updatingstatus.
— do not double-update
If Zapier integrations break, notify your team lead. Do not attempt to fix Zap workflows independently.
9. Reactivating a Client in DisputeFox
For clients returning after a pause or cancellation:
- Search client in DisputeFox by name or email
IfCheck showingif there are import overdues:overdues — if yes, get most recent credit report →and update file
- Change client status: Archived → Active
- Move to folder: Active Client
- Portal Settings: Turn ON (so client can access their portal)
- Verify: Status =
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- Assign to: Crowned Credit 4
(standard assignment)
- Notify team: post in GC WhatsApp + tag Dianna Dispute Team
via WhatsApp/Discord GC
- Update Reactivation Google Sheet Tracker for commission tracking
10.
Common Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Cause | Fix |
| Import overdues on client profile | Credit report won'tdata importis stale | VerifyPull latest SmartCredit sharingreport is→ active.re-import Checkinto if client's MFSN account is connected. Contact SmartCredit support: (877) 372-3895DF |
WrongBureau bureaunot dataresponding showingto letters | DeleteIncorrect themailing importaddress andor re-import. Do NOT send letters with incorrect data. |
Letter generation errorformatCheckSend thatvia allcertified requiredmail; fieldsuse (name,escalated address,letter SSN) are populated in client profiletemplate
Client portal not working
Portal Settings set to OFFGo to
client → Portal Settings →
PortalToggle → ensure it's turned ON. Reset password to Name123 format.ON
ZapierWrong notcompany updating GHLassignmentCheckAssigned Zapierto taskwrong history.sub-accountChange Notifyto team"Crowned leadCredit if4" zapin isclient erroring.settings
Can't find clientMay be archivedChange filter from "Active" to "All" to show archived clients