Consumer complaint received 2025-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I, submit this formal complaint against XXXX, TransUnion, and XXXX ( " the Bureaus '' ) for their continued and willful violations of federal consumer protection laws under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). These violations include the unlawful reinsertion of previously deleted accounts without proper notification, failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy, failure to investigate disputes within the mandated timeframe, failure to provide verification details upon request, and failure to validate debt prior to reporting. 

Background & Violations My credit reports contain fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries that the Bureaus have failed to properly investigate and address despite multiple disputes and supporting documentation. Additionally, these Bureaus have removed fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries only to reinsert them without proper validation, constituting an egregious violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) and ( b ).

Furthermore, I sent a certified dispute letter to all three credit bureaus requesting verification details, including contracts, signatures, and all relevant documentation for these accounts. Despite more than 15 days passing, I have not received any response or documentation from any of the bureaus, which constitutes an additional violation of federal consumer protection laws, specifically : 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Failure to investigate disputes within the required 30-day period.

15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) : Failure to provide notice and certification before reinserting previously deleted information.

15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) : Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy. 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) ( 4 ) : Failure to provide verification of debt, including origina
l contracts and signatures, upon request.

15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) : Failure to provide specific details on dispute findings.

Related Lawsuits & CFPB Actions XXXX Lawsuit ( XX/XX/XXXX ) : The CFPB filed a lawsuit against XXXX for failing to properly investigate consumer disputes regarding credit report inaccuracies. The lawsuit alleged that XXXX allowed erroneous information to reappear on reports, impacting consumers ' credit, employment, and housing access. The CFPB seeks to halt XXXX 's misconduct, provide redress, and impose penalties. 

TransUnion Settlement ( XX/XX/XXXX ) : The CFPB, alongside the FTC, reached a {$15.00} million settlement with TransUnion and its subsidiary, TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions , Inc., for failing to ensure the accuracy of tenant screening reports. The agency charged that TransUnions inaccuracy potentially hindered consumers ' ability to secure housing. TransUnion agreed to pay {$11.00} million in restitution and a {$4.00} XXXX civil penalty and implement enhanced accuracy measures. 

XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) : The CFPB filed a major lawsuit against XXXX for repeated violations of the FCRA and deceptive practices that misled consumers regarding credit report accuracy. The lawsuit highlighted that XXXX knowingly reported incorrect information, failed to correct disputes in a timely manner, and continued to allow erroneous reinsertion of previously deleted data without proper consumer notification. The CFPB is seeking financial penalties, injunctive relief, and systemic reforms to prevent future violations. 

Fraudulent Accounts & Unauthorized Reinsertions XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX Issues : Balance discrepancies, open date inconsistencies, no documentation validating the debt Laws Violated : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) 2. XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX Issues : Conflicting balance data, inconsistent origination dates, no validation across CRAs Laws Violated : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXXssues : Conflicting balances and dates, no verification documentation Laws Violated : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) 4XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX  Issues : Balance inconsistencies, date discrepancies, lack of supporting documentation Laws Violated : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) 5. Unauthorized Inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Issue : Inquiries made without a permissible purpose Laws Violated : 15 U.S.C. 1681b 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( a ) Demands for Resolution Immediate Removal and Blockage : Remove and block all fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries from my credit file across all three bureaus.

Ensure that these accounts and inquiries are not reinserted without proper validation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ).

Written Confirmation : Provide written confirmation of the removal of these accounts and inquiries along with updated copies of my credit reports.

Thorough Investigation : Conduct a full investigation into how these fraudulent accounts and inquiries were recorded without my consent.

Provide findings in writing, including all requested verification details, such as contracts and signatures.

Compliance with Identity Theft Protections : Implement fraud alerts and provide me with identity theft resources as mandated under 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( e ). 

Conclusion The continued noncompliance by XXXX, TransUnion, and XXXX has caused significant financial harm and distress. The reinsertion of fraudulent accounts and inquiries without proper validation exacerbates these violations. Given the CFPBs history of legal action against these credit bureaus for similar misconduct, I urge immediate enforcement action to ensure compliance with federal law and provide appropriate remedies under 15 U.S.C. 1681n and 1681o for willful and negligent violations.

Your intervention is necessary to ensure these Bureaus are held accountable and that my credit report is permanently corrected.

Sincerely,

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