Consumer complaint received 2023-03-08
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Experian To Whom It May Concern : This letter is in response to your recent claim regarding " Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX '' which you claim is in collections with a status of Seriously past due date / assigned to attorney, collection agency, or credit grantor 's internal collection  department and a balance of {$2100.00}. 

Yet again, you have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. 

Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested. 

Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they verified without providing any proof, bearing my signature. 

As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification. 

I am again formally requesting a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay you the alleged amount. 

Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in your reporting. 

I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your non-compliance of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws. I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non-compli-ance.

Failure on your behalf to provide a copy of any alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature may result in a small claims action against your company. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damag-es per violation for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not lim-ited to Section 807-8 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Last 4 of SSN : XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. 

CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX