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Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (NY)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

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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. (AZ)

I have contacted you in 3 previous letters asking for investigation and reinvestigation into the accounts listed. Each time they have been verified and updated with no supporting evidence to show why after I requested it. The FCRA clearly states the process you must take to be in compliance with the law. I have sent photo evidence to show the inaccuracies and you continue to state that the account is verified and updated. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statute of limitations and damages my ability to obtain credit. You failed to investigate this account properly and your neglect has violated my consumer rights. This will be the last time I reach out before seeking remedy through the court. Please delete these accounts from my consumer report immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AL)

Experian is currently reporting negative information as a violation to federal laws. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of XXXX  stated that they did not provide information to Experian and neither did I XXXX XXXX provide information or give them permission to report information. I dispute the validity of the debt that you claim I owe and request that you provide verification of the debt, including the original creditor 's name and address, the amount owed, wet ink signature, My fingerprints, Original contract. Until such time as you provide verification of the debt, I am exercising my right to cease and desist all reporting activities. Please furnish evidence and proof not statements on how you verified the debt. Statements are hearsay in the court of law. Please do not send any statements. I will question the authenticity of any statements sent. I demand removal for failure to produce the original contract. It is alleged debt until it can be proven. With no supporting evidence it must come off the report. Failure to complete request I will sue for each violation not limited to but including reporting information without my consent, invading my privacy, and defamation of character under permissible purpose ( 15 usc 1681 ) In closing, please acknowledge receipt of this letter and confirm that you have ceased all reporting activities on this debt. Failure to comply with this request will result in further legal action.
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. (AZ)

I have contacted you in 3 previous letters asking for investigation and reinvestigation into the accounts listed. Each time they have been verified and updated with no supporting evidence to show why after I requested it. The FCRA clearly states the process you must take to be in compliance with the law. I have sent photo evidence to show the inaccuracies and you continue to state that the account is verified and updated. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statute of limitations and damages my ability to obtain credit. You failed to investigate this account properly and your neglect has violated my consumer rights. This will be the last time I reach out before seeking remedy through the court. Please delete these accounts from my consumer report immediately. 

XXXX XXXX
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. (MS)

I am writing to formally dispute fraudulent information on my credit report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605B, due to identity theft. The accounts listed below do not belong to me and were fraudulently opened using my personal information. 
I have attached a copy of my Identity Theft Report, as well. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ). 

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD)

Per 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2024-09-28
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MA)

Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

Request for 1099- C letter of discharged debt, as required by the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ), for the alleged debt reportedly showed charged off as of XX/XX/XXXX. On my credit reports with Experian, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Also, this account reflects opened date of XX/XX/XXXX. Which is in violation of of federal law violating the statue of limitation. Of 7 years this account is past 7 years old and should be deleted from my credit files with all threee credit reporting agencies. 

Per the FC

RA 15 usc 1681. I rquest that this account be deleted. As, well that I be sent copy of letter of discharged debt per pursuant to IRS regulations. I demand that this information of discharged debt. Be sent to me within 10 business days in response of this being sent by VIA CERTIFI
ED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.

( See attached disputed request of 1099-C pertaining to discharged debt ).
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (CA)

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

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15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A section 2. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) 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 1681 section 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 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

I have disputed many accounts that are on XXXX, XXXX, and the other Credit reporting agency. 
All XXXX have dates and payment info wrong. All of the account are wrong!! I have asked for a paper copy of my reports, from XXXX and XXXX and never got them. Due to the wrong information, my file for XXXX is XXXX pages long. Also XXXX has a note, that shows that my deposit to my account info is being checked.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (DE)

Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several accounts that I do not recognize and believe to be fraudulent. These accounts appear to be opened without my authorization, and I am deeply concerned about the potential impact on my credit standing and financial well-being. I suspect that I am a victim of identity theft, as I have not initiated or authorized the opening of these accounts. The presence of these unauthorized accounts on my credit report has caused me significant distress and uncertainty about the security of my personal information. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unrecognized accounts for your reference.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (NJ)

Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CT)

I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated. 
These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so. 

Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (AL)

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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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 2024-08-24
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

Letter : to CFPB and Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Improper Use of My Credit Report Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally report an issue regarding what I believe to be the improper use of my credit report by Equifax. My details are as follows : Description of the Issue On XX/XX/year>, I discovered that my credit report was accessed by Equifax without my consent or for an improper purpose. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), a consumer report may only be obtained for specific permissible purposes, and I do not believe this request falls under those categories.

Supporting Documentation : I have Screen shots of both XXXX, Equifax pertaining to my personal information on my credit report. XXXX has the correct information listed. I MARKED IT WITH A GREEN CHECK MARK. Equifax has the wrong information listed on my credit report, I PUT A RED X BECAUSE THAT INFORMATION IS NOT CORRECT.

Request for Investigation I request that both the CFPB and Equifax investigate this matter promptly. I believe that my rights under the FCRA have been violated, and I would like to know what steps are being taken to address this issue.

Please keep me informed about the progress of your investigation. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your prompt response.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (VA)

Recently I checked my credit report, and I have noticed multiple billing errors under 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error- ( 4 ) The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement a payment made by the obligor, or a credit issued to the obligor.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-28
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. (GA)

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. 

Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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 2024-09-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL)

Subject : Request for Investigation and Removal of Inaccurate Information Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to address the ongoing issue of inaccurate account information on my credit report that has not been removed following seven unsuccessful reinvestigations. This constitutes a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and related laws. 

Basis for Dispute : I have previously submitted multiple disputes to Experian regarding inaccuracies in the account listed below, providing clear evidence of the errors and requesting its removal from my credit report. Despite seven reinvestigations, the inaccurate account remains on my credit report, which is a clear violation of the FCRA and applicable regulations.

As per Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( ii ) of the FCRA and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ), if a reinvestigation does not resolve the dispute, the credit bureau is required to delete the disputed information. The repeated failure by Experian to remove this incorrect account information has caused me significant financial harm and distress. 

Account Information : Account Number : XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this issue and take necessary legal action to ensure that Experian complies with the FCRA. I am also requesting the immediate removal of the inaccurate account information from my credit report. 

The inability of Experian to properly handle this matter has negatively impacted my credit standing, and I am seeking your assistance in enforcing the legal obligations Experian is required to meet under the FCRA.