Consumer complaint received 2023-04-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern : I am using my rights under the FCRA to contest any information on my credit report that I believe is not accurate. The data included in my credit report must be documented and validated before it is included on my report. I can't recognize or accept the allegation of delinquency and derogatoriness without factual proof. I challenge the reportability of this allegation, which doesn't meet federal or state reporting requirements.For any account that is alleged to be delinquent or derogatory, I request evidence that shows why the account is considered to be in that state. This should include proof of a permissible purpose for any inquiry into the account. I am giving you 30 days to investigate the matter and confirm that it is being reported correctly or remove it from the report. I would like for you to mail me physical proof of your actions and my updated credit report.These allegations appear to be inaccurate. Please provide accurate and verified information for each claim. If any of these claims are not true, please delete them immediately. 
Below is a summary of the data in which I am challenging : Summary of Accounts being challenged in list form XXXX XXXX XXXX ) - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX - XXXX Account Status : XXXX Date Opened : XXXX Payment Amount : XXXX Term Length : XXXX Past Due Amount : XXXX Creditor Remarks : XXXX Last Payment : XXXX Creditor Type : - Derogatory XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX {$18000.00} Account Type : XXXX Credit Limit : XXXX Payment Status : XXXX Balance Owed : XXXX Date Reported : - Account Description : 2 Year Payment History {$0.00} Collection/Chargeoff {$18000.00} XX/XX/XXXX Individual XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CO CO CO CO Account # : XXXX XXXX High Balance XXXX XXXX {$26000.00} Date of Last Activity XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Charged off account Amount in high credit original charge-off amount XX/XX/XXXX - I am very disappointed that the information in your database is not up-to-date and does not meet the minimum standards for accuracy. If this is not fixed immediately, I will take legal action. Inaccurate, imperfect information has no place in your database or on my credit report, so please delete it now. 
Also, see the image above for XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ). Ive highlighted and circled additional areas of concern. 
I was looking at Account Status ( XXXX ) expressing Derogatory It is imperative that you make sure the information in your records complies with all industry standards for accuracy. I am shocked to see deviations from mandatory regulations and compliance guidelines for this account! It's clear there must be some kind of error -- please delete this account immediately! Fix things before more damage gets done. 
I was looking at Date Opened ( XXXX ) expressing XX/XX/XXXX We all know the importance of compliance with regulatory mandates for accurate credit reporting, but how did you prove it for this account? That's what I'm trying to find out here.I need some convincing documentation that can show me the process for ensuring 100 % accuracy and compliance with credit reporting guidelines and regulations. I want physical tangible proof! 
When I scrutinized Account Type ( XXXX ) presenting Installment. Compliance with regulatory requirements is essential for accurate credit reporting! Prove to me that your information for this account has been fully vetted and meets all the standards of federal law, including but not limited Metro 2 standards. I need you show proof or explain how this account is compliant Lets examine Creditor Remarks ( XXXX ) showing Charged off account Amount in high credit original charge-off amount I bet you can't wait until I'm done with this account! The compliance standards are really important, and your reporting ability is clearly lacking. As we know from the news lately -- inaccurate credit records lead to higher interest rates on loans or even worse... Prove that all information for this particular account has been verified. 
Bring to your attention Date of Last Activity ( XXXX ) reporting XX/XX/XXXX What are your thoughts on this? I challenge you to prove that my credit report and reporting practices are perfect. If you can't do it, then clearly the information in regards to me is inaccurate because Metro 2 standards arent being met! 
I was looking at Payment Amount ( XXXX ) expressing {$0.00}. There is no question that compliance with regulatory mandates for accurate credit reporting, including those related to document verifications and proofing processes has never been more important. Can you show me where your company is following all of the rules when it comes to reporting this account? I'm looking for official documentation that will prove 100 % accuracy and compliance with credit-reporting guidelines. Physical tangible proof! 

You are not following the rules. I have listed all of my rights in this document so that they can be met accordingly, but it appears you do not care about fulfilling your obligations under Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) or Metro 2 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please send your written response to my address of XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX I am aware that you have been sending out form letters in response to many of the disputes and challenges that consumers have submitted, regardless of the specific information that they have provided. This is illegal, as each dispute and challenge must be addressed individually and on its own merits.My letters were created using software that is available to everyone. If you don't process my letters, you are violating 15 U.S. Code 5 1681i. Keep in mind, you are not allowed to delay processing letters from consumers based on the assumption that help from a third party may be available. This is not a legal exception.I am the author of any letters you receive with my name on them. Either I or my advisors wrote them with my full knowledge and consent. I am aware that there is no law that says you need to provide a Power of Attorney in order to delay processing letters from a consumer.If you do not process my letters in a timely manner, I will consider it to be an intentional disregard of my rights as a consumer. I will then contact my lawyer to take legal action.

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