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DisputeFox Complete Guide

Chapter 2

DisputeFox Complete Guide — Crowned Credit

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What DisputeFox isDoes

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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

          1. Click + New Client in DisputeFox dashboard
          2. 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

            1. Open the client profile in DisputeFox
            2. 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:

                                    1. Search client in DisputeFox by name or email
                                    2. IfCheck showingif there are import overdues:overdues — if yes, get most recent credit report and update file
                                    3. Change client status: Archived → Active
                                    4. Move to folder: Active Client
                                    5. Portal Settings: Turn ON (so client can access their portal)
                                    6. Verify: Status = appropriateSlow planDelete EM or Accelerated | Password = Name123 format | 3-bureau3B credit monitoring activeworking
                                    7. Assign to: Crowned Credit 4 (standard assignment)
                                    8. Notify team: post in GC WhatsApp + tag Dianna Dispute Team via WhatsApp/Discord GC
                                    9. Update Reactivation Google Sheet Tracker for commission tracking

                                    10.

                                    Common Issues & Fixes

                                    IssueCauseFix
                                    Import overdues on client profileCredit report won'tdata importis staleVerifyPull 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 lettersDeleteIncorrect 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 workingPortal 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