Consumer complaint received 2023-12-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and Experian continue to report inaccurate information onto my consumer report. All of them are financial institutions that make a profit from selling my nonpublic information. Since this information is pertaining to me I have requested the accounting records to verify the accuracy of these reports. Neither has sent validation of this alleged debt but continue to furnish deceptive reports tarnishing my character and reputation. 

Last Verified : XX/XX/XXXX -- Date of Last Activity : XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Account Description : Individual Joint Creditor Type : Miscellaneous Finance Auto Financing Creditor Remarks : Charged off as bad debt Profit and loss write-off Voluntary surrender. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX certain deceptive forms XXXX XXXX XXXX prev | next ( a ) It is unlawful to design, compile, and furnish any form knowing that such form would be used to create the false belief in a consumer that a person other than the creditor of such consumer is participating in the collection of or in an attempt to collect a debt such consumer allegedly owes such creditor, when in fact such person is not so participating. 
( b ) Any person who violates this section shall be liable to the same extent and in the same manner as a debt collector is liable under section XXXX of this title for failure to comply with a provision of this subchapter. 
XXXX XXXX Code XXXX - False or misleading representations XXXX XXXX Notes XXXX | next A debt collector XXXX not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : ( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof. 
( XXXX ) The false representation of ( A ) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or ( B ) any services rendered or compensation which XXXX be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from an attorney. 
( XXXX ) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the XXXX, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action. 
( XXXX ) The threat to take any action that can not legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt shall cause the consumer to ( A ) lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; or ( B ) become subject to any practice prohibited by this subchapter. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that the consumer committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the consumer. 
( XXXX ) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed. 
( XXXX ) The use or distribution of any written communication which simulates or is falsely represented to be a document authorized, issued, or approved by any court, official, or agency of the United States or any State, or which creates a false impression as to its source, authorization, or approval. 
( XXXX ) The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer. 
( XXXX ) The failure to disclose in the initial written communication with the consumer and, in addition, if the initial communication with the consumer is oral, in that initial oral communication, that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose, and the failure to disclose in subsequent communications that the communication is from a debt collector, except that this paragraph shall not apply to a formal pleading made in connection with a legal action. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that accounts have been turned over to innocent purchasers for value. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that documents are legal process. 
( XXXX ) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the debt XXXX business, company, or organization. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that documents are not legal process forms or do not require action by the consumer. 
( XXXX ) The false representation or implication that a debt collector operates or is employed by a consumer reporting agency as defined by section XXXX ( f ) of this title. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX certain deceptive forms XXXX XXXX XXXX prev | next ( a ) It is unlawful to design, compile, and furnish any form knowing that such form would be used to create the false belief in a consumer that a person other than the creditor of such consumer is participating in the collection of or in an attempt to collect a debt such consumer allegedly owes such creditor, when in fact such person is not so participating. 
( b ) Any person who violates this section shall be liable to the same extent and in the same manner as a debt collector is liable under section XXXX of this title for failure to comply with a provision of this subchapter.

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