LOST and STOLEN

[TryingVeryHard]

I have seen in my credit report some accounts from the same company. The only difference is the account number and the notation that says "LOST/STOLEN" (those cards I have reported as stolen). What is the effect of this "double-reporting", should I dispute them or just leave them alone?

I am just afraid that it will make the average of my credit shorter.

[Anonymous]

Leave them alone.  

Anyone looking at the report will be able to see the one that ends, and the new one begins.  They figure it out with the LOST/STOLEN notation too.

If you feel more comfortable, be prepared to offer an explanation if a creditor asks.