Consumer complaint received 2023-07-12
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a significant error in my credit reports provided by Experian, XXXX, and XXXX. It has come to my attention that a collection account associated with my personal credit history is being reported mistakenly. I kindly request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 's intervention in rectifying this issue by ensuring the immediate removal of the said collection account from all three credit reporting agencies. 

Account Details : Creditor : XXXX - XXXX Service Date Opened : XX/XX/2020 Balance : {$0.00} Account Number : XXXX To provide some context, the account in question is a business credit card that is directly associated with a common business of which I am one of the owners. This account, however, should not be reported on my personal credit history as it is solely related to our business operations. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other relevant consumer protection laws, it is crucial that credit reporting agencies accurately reflect an individual 's creditworthiness and financial history. 

Under the FCRA, consumers have the right to dispute inaccurate or erroneous information contained in their credit reports. Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) of the FCRA states that credit reporting agencies must promptly investigate and modify or delete any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable. In light of this provision, I kindly request your assistance in ensuring the correction of this misreported collection account, as it is unjustly affecting my personal credit history and potentially impeding my ability to secure future credit or loans. 

I have already taken the necessary steps to dispute this error directly with Experian, XXXX, and XXXX. However, despite my efforts, the collection account remains on my credit reports. This situation has prompted me to seek the intervention of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help resolve this matter promptly and ensure that my personal credit history accurately represents my creditworthiness and financial standing. 

I trust in the expertise and dedication of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to uphold consumer rights and ensure fair and accurate credit reporting. Your intervention and assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated, as it will enable me to rectify this unjust reporting error and preserve the integrity of my personal credit history. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to a favorable resolution and the removal of the mistakenly reported collection account from Experian, XXXX, and XXXX credit reports. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any additional information or documentation to expedite the investigation process. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation