Consumer complaint received 2024-06-14 00:00:00
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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally complain regarding unauthorized credit inquiries and identity theft that have severely impacted my credit report and financial standing. 

Unauthorized Credit Inquiries : On obtaining a copy of my credit report, I observed an unauthorized credit inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> I did not consent to this inquiry nor authorize any entity to access my credit report for this purpose. These inquiries are incorrect, unverified, and unauthorized. They are negatively impacting my credit score and loan applications. 

I request that this inquiry be investigated and removed from my credit report immediately, as it does not have a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Furthermore, I have been a victim of identity theft resulting from a data breach compromising my Social Security number. To address this, I have filed an FTC Report, a copy of which is enclosed with this correspondence. Under 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ), you are required to block and remove all information associated with this identity theft from my credit report within XXXX business days of receiving this complaint. 

Details of Unauthorized Accounts : 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  These accounts have been reported without my written consent, violating 15 U.S. Code 1681b. As such, they must be immediately removed from my credit report.

Defamation of Character Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation under 15 U.S. Code 1681o - Civil liability for negligent non-compliance Violation under 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( b ) - Civil liability for willful non-compliance Failure to comply with 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Violation under 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports Violation under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) - Method of verification Violation under 15 USC 1681a ( 4 ) - Right to privacy Violation under 15 U.S. Code 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports I demand immediate action to block and remove these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report. Should you find any authorization that was supposedly obtained for these inquiries, please provide such documentation promptly. Failure to comply will result in me seeking monetary damages through small claims court. This complaint has been shared with the Attorney General 's Office, the XXXX XXXX XXXX, and the Federal Trade Commission. 

Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint and provide a timeline for its resolution. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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