(Send by certified mail) Your name Mailing address TransUnion credit report file # ___________ Date TransUnion Fraud Victim Assistance Division P.O. Box 6790 Fullerton, CA 92834-6790 Dear Sir or Madam: Please add the following statement to my credit file in reference to [account number and name of creditor]: I was diagnosed with a serious illness on [date]. As I underwent treatment over the next few months, I was too ill to work. Without an income and with major medical bills to pay, I made late payments or missed payments altogether on several credit card accounts, including [names of specific accounts]. I have now recovered from my illness, returned to full-time employment and negotiated payment schedules with [names of creditors]. I consider the problem resolved and expect no future effect on my finances. I have also included the following information as confirmation of my identity. • Social Security number: ___________________________________ • Date of birth: ____________________________________________ Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Signature] Your name