Consumer complaint received 2024-08-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
am writing to formally dispute the unauthorized sale and inaccurate reporting of XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX account ( # XXXX ) on my credit reports with Experian and XXXX XXXX The account was sold to collections without my consent, constituting a breach of privacy. Additionally, the reporting on this account is inconsistent and incorrect. I demand the immediate removal of this account from all credit reporting agencies, compensation for the damages caused, and a detailed investigation into these issues. 

Issues Identified 1. Unauthorized Sale of Account : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account was sold to collections without my knowledge or consent, violating my privacy rights and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
2. Inaccurate Reporting : High Credit : Experian : {$0.00} XXXX : {$440.00} XXXX XXXX : Experian : {$300.00} XXXX : {$0.00} Last Reported Date : Experian : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Date Last Active : Experian : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Payment : Experian : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX These inconsistencies in reporting are unacceptable and contribute to the inaccurate portrayal of my credit profile. 

Violations and Impact The discrepancies in the reported information, along with the unauthorized sale of the account to collections without my consent, are clear violations of the FCRA and my privacy rights. These actions have caused undue stress, potential damage to my creditworthiness, and an invasion of my privacy. 

Applicable Laws and Regulations 1. 15 USC 1681e ( b ) - Accuracy of Report : Credit reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual. The discrepancies in reporting violate this requirement.

2. 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - Reinvestigation of Disputed Information : Requires consumer reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation when a consumer disputes the accuracy of information.

3. 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) - Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information : Mandates that if disputed information is found to be inaccurate or unverifiable during a reinvestigation, it must be promptly deleted or modified.

4. 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - Responsibilities of Furnishers of Information : Prohibits furnishers from providing information to a consumer reporting agency if they know or have reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

5. 15 USC 1681s-2 ( b ) - Duties of Furnishers of Information Upon Notice of Dispute : Requires furnishers to investigate, review all relevant information, and report the results to the consumer reporting agencies.

6. Right to Privacy : The unauthorized sale of my account without my consent constitutes a breach of my privacy rights, which includes the protection of sensitive information from unauthorized disclosure.

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