Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 00:00:00
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.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Mo XXXX ( date ) Experian Credit Bureau [ Experian Address ] [ City, XXXX, ZIP Code ] Subject : Formal Dispute and Demand for Compliance with Consumer Protection Laws To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the inaccurate and misleading information contained in my credit report, as well as to address your company 's failure to comply with federal consumer protection laws. This dispute is in direct reference to the recent enforcement action taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) against Experian for engaging in sham investigations and failing to properly address consumer disputes. 

It is unacceptable that Experian, as one of the largest credit reporting agencies, continues to violate the rights of consumers under federal law. I demand that you immediately investigate and correct the inaccuracies in my credit report and provide a detailed explanation of your findings. Failure to do so will result in further action, including filing a complaint with the CFPB and pursuing legal remedies. 
Below, I cite three key federal laws under XXXX XXXX XXXX ** that Experian is legally obligated to comply with : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX This section mandates that outdated and inaccurate information must not be included in consumer credit reports. 
Experian 's failure to remove or correct such information violates this provision and harms my creditworthiness. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX This section requires credit reporting agencies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information in consumer reports. Experian 's sham investigations and failure to properly address disputes demonstrate a blatant disregard for this legal obligation. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), XXXX XXXX This section requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information within 30 days of receiving a dispute. 
Experian 's pattern of conducting inadequate or sham investigations, as highlighted by the CFPB 's enforcement action, is a clear violation of this law. 

I demand that Experian : 1. Conduct a thorough and lawful reinvestigation of all disputed items on my credit report.

2. Provide me with written confirmation of the results of the reinvestigation, including any corrections made.

3. Remove any inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information from my credit report.

4. 4. Cease any practices that violate federal consumer protection laws, including sham investigations. If Experian fails to comply with these demands within 30 days of receiving this letter, l will have no choice but to escalate this matter by filing a formal complaint with the CFPB and pursuing legal action under the FCRA. I will also seek damages for any harm caused to my creditworthiness and financial wellbeing as a result of Experian 's negligence and noncompliance. This letter serves as formal notice of my dispute and a demand for immediate action. I expect Experian to uphold its legal obligations and protect my rights

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