Consumer complaint received 2024-12-06 00:00:00
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.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX, have authorized this dispute to address multiple violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and related laws that have negatively impacted my credit report and personal rights as a consumer. These violations include willful noncompliance, failure to maintain accuracy, and improper handling of my personal and financial information. Here 's a summary of what happened : Acceptance of Inaccurate Information : Credit reporting agencies and creditors accepted and reported inaccurate information about my credit history without verifying its accuracy, violating FCRA Section 616 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ), which outlines civil liability for willful noncompliance. 

Failure to Disclose Opt-Out Rights : The entities involved failed to inform me of my right to opt out of sharing personal information, in violation of FCRA Section 603 ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ). This omission represents a deceptive practice that infringes on my rights as a consumer. 

Furnishing Inaccurate Information : Multiple accounts and inquiries were reported inaccurately and without proper validation, violating FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ). This includes reporting of deceptive and misleading late payments and accounts. 

Debt Collection Violations : Debt collectors improperly contacted third parties and disclosed debt information, violating 15 U.S.C. 1692b ( Acquisition of Location Information Regulations ) and 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( b ), which prohibit unauthorized sharing of debt information. 

Late Payments and Finance Charge Errors : Several accounts reported late payments without defining the criteria for late and failed to provide validation under 15 U.S.C. 1666c ( Prompt and Fair Crediting of Payments ). Additionally, inaccuracies in determining finance charges further contributed to deceptive reporting. 

Unauthorized Reporting : Information was reported on my credit report without my explicit consent, violating the permissible purposes defined in FCRA Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 

Key Actions Taken To address these violations, Ive outlined specific demands for correction, including : Validation or Deletion of Late Payments : If creditors can not prove the accuracy of reported late payments for accounts like XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and others, they must update the accounts to reflect " paid as agreed, never late. '' Validation or Removal of Debts : Accounts such as those with XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX must be deleted due to noncompliance with 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Validation of Debts ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681n. 
Accuracy Procedures : XXXX must provide validating documents to demonstrate compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), which mandates procedures to ensure maximum accuracy.

Resolution Expectations I have demanded the removal of all unauthorized and inaccurate accounts, correction of errors, and adherence to legal obligations. If these matters are not resolved promptly, I will pursue legal remedies under the FCRA, including seeking compensation for damages caused by willful noncompliance. 

This dispute is fully authorized and was not initiated by a third party or credit clinic. I expect a thorough investigation and written confirmation of the actions taken to rectify these issues.

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 non-monetary relief