Consumer complaint received 2024-08-19
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. (FL)

I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate and fraudulent information on my credit report. I am a survivor of XXXX XXXX, and certain accounts and debts were incurred under duress without my knowledge or consent. These accounts do not accurately reflect my financial behavior and were established as a direct result of criminal activities committed by those who exploited me. 
Legal Protections and Applicable Laws As a consumer, I am protected under various sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other relevant legislation : 1. Section 605B - Blocking of Information Resulting from Identity Theft ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) : Credit reporting agencies are required to block any information resulting from identity theft, including cases of human trafficking. Upon receipt of a police report and other supporting documentation, the listed items must be removed immediately. 
2. Section 609 ( e ) - Information Available to Victims ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ) ) : Victims of identity theft, including trafficking, have the right to obtain copies of business records relating to fraudulent transactions. This helps substantiate the dispute and supports the removal of incorrect data. 
3. Section 611 - Dispute Resolution Procedure ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) : Credit reporting agencies must investigate disputed information, generally within 30 days. If the disputed information is found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable, it must be corrected or deleted. 
4. Section 604 - Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) : Any entity requesting a consumer report must have a permissible purpose. Accounts or inquiries made without such purpose, particularly under fraudulent circumstances, must be removed. 
5. Section 623 - Responsibilities of Furnishers of Information ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) : Entities furnishing information to credit bureaus must ensure its accuracy and integrity. They are also required to investigate disputes and correct or delete any information that is found to be inaccurate or incomplete. 
1 of 11 6. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Guidelines : The CFPB emphasizes that credit bureaus must adhere strictly to the FCRA and handle disputes efficiently and fairly, especially in cases involving identity theft or human trafficking.

7. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This act provides additional protections for victims of human trafficking, allowing them to clear fraudulent financial records that were created as a result of their victimization. 
I demand the following accounts be verified or removed immediately. 
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