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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXX XXXX account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
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Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26
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. (MS)

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 2024-10-29
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL)

As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the required document and a letter from an advocacy group assisting me due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which falls under XXXX according to XXXXDebt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). 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 am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted company information from TransUnion. 

Please delete the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXXA Account number : XXXX Balance : {$510.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Balance : {$560.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) Account number : XXXX Balance : {$3500.00} XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Balance : {$770.00}
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-29
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. (NJ)

On XX/XX/year> when I checked my credit report I was unpleasantly surprised to see a drop in my credit score because of a late charge from XXXX. I was even more surprised because I am set up for auto debit from my bank account and have had this setup for many years now. I check my account monthly and the website main page showed payment processed instead of showing payment failed to process. And therefore this reporting of late payment came as a complete shock. 

Please see attached document with screenshots. That shows payment processed and payment received. I had checked on my XXXX card and it showed payment was posted so I had no reason to know that there was a problem. No emails or mails were sent out to bring any issues to my attention or else this would have been addressed long back. 

If payment was not received XXXX should have escalated this to me by sending a statement to my mail knowing that sometimes technology fails. They did not mail anything to me. 

Upon learning about this issue I have already brought my balance down to XXXX by paying over the phone I take my credit rating very seriously and am on top of all my bills which was evident in my XXXX credit score until this adverse reporting from XXXX XXXX I request you to withdraw the late report so my credit score and history are restored.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26
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. (CO)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) is all about making sure credit reporting is fair and accurate. When there are violations under the FCRA, it messes up the banking system, which relies on accurate credit reports. Unfair credit reporting can also shake people 's trust in the system. So, if any of my accounts get reported without my permission, that's basically identity theft, and it's a breach of my privacy since I should have control over what's listed. Luckily, there are laws like 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2 that protect me.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for accounts listed without my expressed written consent.

These accounts are not related to any transactions made by me, the consumer.
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26
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. (MA)

I am writing you this letter regarding payments that were marked late by your company for the following accounts on the following dates ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.Transunion XX/XX/year>. XXXX XX/XX/year>. XXXX. 
These dates do not agree with each other, that is inaccurate information. 

It is my understanding that per 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( A ) i ), my consumer report should not contain information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer ( me ) and the person ( you ) making the report. Payment history and the late payments associated with payment history negatively impacts my consumer report and are considered as part of my transactions and experiences between your company and me.

Furthermore, I am requesting that you provide me with, in writing, the reasonable procedures ( according to 15 USC 1666 ( b ) ) that you have adopted to ensure that each periodic statement is mailed to me ( the consumer ) not later than 21 days before the payment due date. Include also, all the information required by Section 1637 ( b ) of Title 15. 



You have 30 days from the date that you receive this letter to provide me with the information that I am requesting. If you do not provide this information in the allotted time given, then it will be assumed that you can not verify the late payments on the dates specified above ( lacking reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of my account ) and I would time fore request that you remove the late payments from my account and consumer report with the following consumer reporting agencies ( XXXX, XXXX XXXX TransUnion or all that apply ) and update the accounts to positive. 

Please forward any changes to my account to the address below. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. I look forward to hearing back something positive.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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. (PA)

RECENTLY. I DID AN INVESTIGATION ON MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND ITEMS ON THERE TO BE INACCURATE. 

UNDER 15 US CODE 168 ACCURACY OF REPORT WHENEVER A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY PREPARES A CONSUMER REPORT IT SHALL FOLLOW REASONABLE PROCEDURES TO ASSURE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURASY OF THE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INDIVIDUAL ABOUT WHOM THE REPORT RELATES. 

PLEASE REMOVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM MY CREDIT REPORT INMEDIATELY XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 PLEASE REMOVE THE INMEDIATY THIS HARD INQUIRIES
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I am writing to formally dispute the reporting of the following account on my credit report : Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account has been inaccurately reported and must be removed immediately. I have notified XXXX XXXX XXXX multiple times that I have no financial obligation to the original creditor listed. Additionally, it has come to my attention that the original creditor from whom XXXX XXXX XXXX purchased the debt is not registered to operate in XXXX, and its authority to conduct business has been forfeited. This raises serious concerns regarding the validity and enforceability of the debt in question. Both XXXX and XXXX have removed this account from my credit report. I request that TransUnion follow suit to ensure the accuracy of my credit file in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which entitles me to protection from the reporting of false or unverifiable information. Moreover, XXXX XXXX XXXX 's continued reporting and collection efforts are both harassing and deceptive. I would like to bring to your attention XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, in which the court ruled against a collection agency that failed to verify and accurately report information. This precedent supports my position that this account must be removed immediately. Please cease reporting this account on my credit report, as its presence is both unlawful and damaging to my credit standing. I am maintaining a complete record of all correspondence related to this matter. If this issue is not resolved promptly, I am prepared to escalate my complaint and consider additional legal action.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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 contacting you regarding a charged-off account that has been previously investigated due to discrepancies in the reported balance across the three credit bureaus. While XXXX has removed this account, it remains on my report with XXXX and TransUnion, with differing balances. 

Since XXXX found reason to delete the account, I am requesting that you review and remove this account from my report as well. If it can not be verified and resolved consistently across all bureaus, please remove it from my file to reflect accurate and fair information. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION : {$450.00} XXXX : {$450.00} XXXX : {$0.00} Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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)

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 has violated my rights. 

I looked at my XXXX credit report on XXXX XXXX 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 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (IL)

" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

My account with EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27
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. (IL)

I am filing a complaint against Experian for allowing multiple unauthorized inquiries to appear on my credit report. After contacting both Experian and the creditors responsible for these inquiries, none could provide proof that I authorized them. Specifically, I did not give any written or verbal consent for these inquiries, and no legitimate purpose has been confirmed. The unauthorized inquiries in question are 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 These inquiries have had a negative impact on my credit history and have limited my ability to obtain credit. Since I did not authorize these inquiries, there is a concern regarding potential misuse or misrepresentation of my personal information. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), only inquiries with an explicit, permissible purpose should appear on a consumer 's credit report. Failure to verify proper authorization may indicate non-compliance with these regulations.I request the CFPBs assistance in ensuring that Experian promptly removes these unauthorized inquiries from my credit report. Additionally, I ask that the CFPB investigate these circumstances to prevent any potential misuse of consumer information that could lead to unauthorized or misrepresented credit inquiries in the future. Regards XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY)

I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX XXXX please do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-28
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (OH)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Request for Removal of Fraudulent Accounts Due to Identity Theft PLEASE REMOVE ACCOUNTS FROM CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date of late payment : XX/XX/XXXX Account opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Last 4 digit card XXXX Account XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX Account XXXX, 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 ] and XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Account Number : 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. 
Government -issued ID to verify my identity An Identity theft report filed with the Federal Trade Commission Proof of Residency 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. According to 15USC CODE 1681 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( a ). 15 U.S. Code 168Xe ) 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 1 ) 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. 
Please remove immediately Thank you for your time and prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27
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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA)

I am writing to request the removal of unauthorized inquiries from my credit report, as permitted under Section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I believe these inquiries are inaccurate and were not authorized by me.Please Block and remove all information resulting from Identity theft pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 c-2 ) which states that these accounts must be removed within XXXX XXXX XXXX of receipt. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX violated my consumer reports on XX/XX/2024 without a permissible purpose as per 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( 2 ) or knowingly without a legitimate business reason pursuant 15 U.S.C. 1681 b ( a ) 3 ( f )