Consumer complaint received 2025-09-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am formally requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) immediately enforce corrective action against Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for persistent and repeated violations of federal law. Over 30 days ago, I submitted detailed written disputes, comprehensive identity theft documentation, and supporting evidence. The bureaus have unlawfully failed to comply with their statutory obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and associated federal laws, constituting further violations. 
Violations Committed by THE BUREAUS : 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( FCRA 607 ( b ) ) : Failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy. 
FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Failure to investigate consumer disputes within the statutory XXXX timeframe. 
FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) : Failure to conduct reinvestigations and provide findings.

15 U.S.C. 1692g : Failure to notify the consumer of alleged debts within the required timeframe. 
XXXX XXXX ( 15 U.S.C. 68016809 ) : Failure to adequately safeguard consumer personal information.

18 U.S.C. 1028 : Identity theft and unauthorized misuse of personal data.

15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ) : Failure to provide adequate victim assistance, fraud alerts, and recovery tools. 
XXXX Violations : Noncompliance with established industry reporting standards. 
XXXX Criminal Statutes : Violations relating to identity theft and consumer fraud. 
FDCPA 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) : Failure to respond to validation requests within XXXX  days. 
Fraudulent and Inaccurate Accounts Requiring Immediate Removal and Permanent Blocking : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX formatting and accuracy violations ( failure to adhere to industry-standard credit reporting guidelines ) XXXX XXXX General Business Law ( XXXX  GBL ) : 380-b Permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports 380-j Accuracy of information ; prohibitions on reporting unverifiable or inaccurate data 380-k Requirement to correct and update information 380-u Restrictions on reporting adverse information and identity theft protections 380-l & 380-m Civil liability for willful or negligent violations, including damages, attorneys fees, and penalties XXXX  GBL 349 Prohibition on deceptive acts and practices in business and commerce DEMAND : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of this tradeline under FCRA 1681c-2 and XXXX XXXX General Business Law ( GBL ) 380-b, 380-j, and 380-u due to identity theft , lack of permissible purpose, and failure to verify. This account must be deleted immediately, flagged under Dispute Code 103 Fraudulent, and suppressed permanently as part of your automated fraud deletion protocol, in full compliance with federal and New York law. 
XXXX XXXX Account Number : -34999 Violations : FCRA 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( a ), 1681g, 1681s-2 ( b ), 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), 1681c ( a ) FDCPA 1692g ( a ), 1692g ( b ), 1692e ( 8 ), 1692d GLBA 6801 ( b ), 6802 ( a ) XXXX XXXX XXXX and accuracy violations ( failure to adhere to industry-standard credit reporting guidelines ) XXXX XXXX  General Business Law ( XXXX  GBL ) : 380-b Permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports 380-j Accuracy of information ; prohibitions on reporting unverifiable or inaccurate data 380-k Requirement to correct and update information 380-u Restrictions on reporting adverse information and identity theft protections 380-l & 380-m Civil liability for willful or negligent violations, including damages, attorneys fees, and penalties XXXX  GBL 349 Prohibition on deceptive acts and practices in business and commerce DEMAND : Immediate deletion and permanent blocking of this tradeline under FCRA 1681c-2 and XXXX XXXX General Business Law ( GBL ) 380-b, 380-j, and 380-u due to identity theft , lack of permissible purpose, and failure to verify. This account must be deleted immediately, flagged under Dispute Code 103 Fraudulent, and suppressed permanently as part of your automated fraud deletion protocol, in full compliance with federal and New York law. 
Fraudulent Inquiries to Remove XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Demand : Immediate removal of these unauthorized inquiries under FCRA 1681b , 1681c-2, 1681i ( a ), and the XXXX XXXX General Business Law ( GBL ) 380-b, 380-j, and 380-k, which prohibit the obtaining and use of consumer reports without a permissible purpose or written authorization. This conduct also violates GBL 349 ( deceptive business practices ). Provide full documentation of permissible purpose and signed consumer consent for each inquiry. 
Requested Relief from the CFPB : Immediate enforcement of removal and permanent blocking of all fraudulent and inaccurate accounts listed. 
Immediate deletion of all unauthorized hard inquiries. 
Correction of all inaccurate personal information, including addresses, employers, and names. 
Provision of updated credit reports from all three bureaus confirming these corrections. 
Implementation of statutory identity theft protections, including fraud alerts. 
Comprehensive investigation and imposition of sanctions for failure to comply with FCRA and FDCPA mandated deadlines. 
Imposition of appropriate fines or disciplinary actions against the bureaus for willful neglect of their legal obligations. 
Supporting Documentation Previously Submitted : Government-issued photo identification Social Security card Official police report documenting identity theft Proof of current residence Original dispute letters TO THE CREDITORS Declaration : I hereby affirm, under penalty of perjury, that all statements provided herein are truthful and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Due to the significant harm caused by the illegal actions of these bureaus and creditors, I request urgent intervention from the CFPB to enforce compliance with federal law, protect my consumer rights, and restore the integrity of my credit report.

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