1. In the sample letter, fill in your personal information. See a sample credit dispute letter below.We've created ready-to-use collection letter templates. Read on below to find out what every letter should say in order to collect payment as soon as possible. Sample letters requesting a copy of a credit report are below. Several of the sample letters request a free credit report and others offer to pay a fee. Dear Mr. or Ms. (name of person requesting the letter of explanation), This letter explains the item you asked about on my credit report. I formally request that the following inaccurate items be immediately investigated. They must be removed in order to show my true credit history. A credit dispute letter is a formal document that businesses send to credit bureaus to rectify inaccuracies or outdated information in their credit reports.