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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

Complaint Against Experian for Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian for its refusal to remove a charge off account from my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 611 ). 

Account Information Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of Charge Off : XX/XX/year> Amount : XXXX I have previously disputed the accuracy of this charge off account with Experian and provided evidence that the information is inaccurate. However, Experian has failed to conduct a proper investigation and continues to report the inaccurate information on my credit report. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have the right to request the removal of inaccurate or outdated information from my credit report. Experian 's refusal to comply with this law is a clear violation of my consumer rights. 


I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action against Experian for its non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
I am seeking the immediate removal of the inaccurate charge off account from my credit report Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution and your assistance in ensuring that Experian upholds its obligations under the law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. State I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my writen instructions.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING XXXX ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX ), HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS. 

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 A SECTION 2 : IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH A ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

I recently reviewed my credit report and found unauthorized inquiries. I have already contacted the creditors below and they have not provided me with any proof that I initiated such inquiries, nor provided me with written authorization or any permissible purpose. Since they do not have my approval, written or verbal, I ask that you DELETE these unauthorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose. As you know, according to Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b, Subsection ( a ), the below creditors have not demonstrated any allowable permissible purpose - and any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under those circumstances and no other. As such, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, Paragraph ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information ( A ) In general : If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. The following inquiries are unauthorized, and I ask that you DELETE the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified items listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. 

In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verifiedthat these items are being reported correctly? Who verified these items? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified. Section 616 and Section 617 provide me with a remedy which Im about to seek. You are willful non-complying with the FCRA.

Since you claim youve verified the items listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the companies directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THESE ITEMS? I believe you have not verified this item based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered the following unauthorized inquires : I did not apply for credit of authorize these companies to check my credit report. These inquires were made without my consent, in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I am requesting immediate removal of these fraudulent inquiries from my credit reports. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AR)

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally request the removal of an old account from my credit report that is over seven years old. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, accounts that are more than seven years old should no longer be included in credit reports. The account in question is is XXXX XXXX XXXX, which was opened on [ Date ] and has been inactive since XXXX. I kindly ask that you investigate this matter and remove the account from my credit file at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your attention to this issue.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (OH)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Unit XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX Phone : XXXX Email : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Request for Removal of Fraudulent Late Payment Due to Identity Theft Please Remove Late Payment Account XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of late payment : XX/XX/XXXX Account opened XX/XX/XXXX Dear, XXXX I am writing to formally dispute a late payment that has been inaccurately reported on my credit file due to identity theft. The late payment in question is associated with the account [ XXXX ] and occurred on [ XX/XX/XXXX ]. 

I did not authorize the use of my personal information for this account, and I have taken steps to report this identity theft to the necessary authorities. Enclosed, you will find a copy of my police report, FTC Identity Theft Report, and any other documentation to support my claim of identity theft. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting the immediate deletion of this fraudulent late payment from my credit report. This late payment has negatively impacted my credit, and I trust that your investigation will confirm that this was not a transaction I made or authorized. 15USC CODE 1681 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( a ) Please confirm in writing that this item has been removed from my credit report. Should you require any further information, feel free to contact me at the phone number or email provided above. 

Thank you for your time and prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

I have found inaccuracies on my credit report that fall under 15 USC 16c-2. I am convinced that this information is incorrect and adversely affecting my creditworthiness.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (HI)

The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX amount {$990.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX amount {$300.00}, Account name : XXXX XXXX Amount {$250.00} has violated my rights. 

I looked at my Trans Union credit report on XX/XX/year>2024 and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MI)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

The XXXXXXXX XXXX business card belongs to XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Yes i am XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX our law clearly states a company card if belongs to LLc is for a company. The company close and shut down and went to financial loss. Company is trying to negotiate and pay off the card. Its charged off and now its showing in my personal credit report. Why. I reported so many times and disputed. I want the strike to be removed from my credit report. Its not right to strike a persons personal credit for a business owned credit card. I have attached the proof of the strike in my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (GA)

I reached out to Navy Federal Credit Union twice on XXXX XXXX at XXXX and XXXX regarding my account being closed. The first call I was put on hold for over 10 minutes and the young lady hung up in my face. I called again and was told it would take 14 days for my account to actually close and I would be receiving a check with my funds in the mail. I reached out via the message center to confirm this information and was told the funds would be sent. On XX/XX/2024 I called Navy Federal Credit Union again because I had not received any notices in the mail regarding my account being closed or the cashiers check for the remaining money I had in my account. I had {$1600.00} in my checking account and {$24.00} in my savings account. I had a secured credit card with a limit of {$500.00} and a balance of {$80.00} meaning they owed me {$410.00} for the credit card. The total I am owed is {$2100.00}. I've also sent an email to the CEO and security appeals department regarding this matter. Again, I am requesting my funds to be sent.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC)

I reviewed my consumer report and noticed that I had one late payment on an account that I was never late for. The consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum accuracy. I have never been late on payments for the accounts that I have included in the screenshot inside this complaint in on dates XX/XX/year>. Please investigate and provide proof with statements showing that these payments were late. If proof cant be provided I demand this late payment be updated to paid as agreed on time as they should be due to the fact I was never late. Please see the screenshots attached
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NV)

Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Data of Birth : ( XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number ( XXXX ), This account have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. 

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Consumer complaint received 2024-10-19
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (IN)

This notice is to inform you that you have unlawfully reported an alleged debt to my consumer report. Under the New Rule REGULATION F which took effect XX/XX/2021, You have violated the FDCPA 1006.30a and its new rule by parking this alleged debt on my consumer reports. Cease and Desist the reporting of this alleged Debt immediately or I will escalate this matter to taking legal action. I have not given you written permission to put anything on my credit profile 15 USC 1681b2. You have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A. You have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. I AM A LITIGIOUS CONSUMER I WILL NOT HESITATE TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST 15 USC 1692c ( c ) Ceasing communication If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to such debt. Cease and Desist all collections or derogatory activity regarding the alleged debts on my credit report.

You have caused me and my family severe harm due to your negligence and inaccurate reporting. This is in violation of my consumer rights and is affecting my credit worthiness.