Consumer complaint received 2024-12-05 00:00:00
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.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint regarding multiple unauthorized and inaccurate inquiries being reported on my credit report by Experian. These inquiries were not authorized by me and are not associated with any of my current accounts or credit applications. Their continued presence on my credit report is unjustly damaging my creditworthiness. Despite my repeated efforts to resolve this matter directly with Experian, these unauthorized inquiries remain on my credit file.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), consumer reporting agencies are required to ensure that only permissible inquiries appear on credit reports. Permissible purposes for inquiries include cases where I have explicitly applied for credit, sought employment, obtained insurance, or provided direct consent. The inquiries in question fail to meet these legal criteria, and their reporting constitutes a violation of the FCRA. 
Furthermore, under FCRA Section 1681i, Experian is obligated to investigate consumer disputes and correct inaccuracies promptly. I have disputed these unauthorized inquiries multiple times via mail and through Experian 's online dispute portal. However, no corrective action has been taken. This lack of action directly violates Experians legal responsibility to ensure accurate and verified reporting.

The presence of these unauthorized inquiries misrepresents my financial behavior, creating an inaccurate and misleading credit profile. Inaccurate inquiries can unfairly lower credit scores, resulting in financial harm, including higher interest rates, denied credit applications, or diminished financial opportunities.

Resolution Requested : Immediate removal of all unauthorized and inaccurate inquiries from my Experian credit report.

Assurance that Experian will conduct a thorough review of my credit file and implement stronger controls to prevent unauthorized inquiries from appearing in the future.

Written confirmation of the removal of these inquiries and verification of compliance with FCRA requirements.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will ensure Experian upholds its obligations under federal consumer protection laws. 

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Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation