Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Subject : XXXX  Failure to Remove Fraudulent Account Despite Identity Theft Report & Violation of FCRA Complaint Summary I am filing a formal complaint against XXXX for willfully violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by failing to remove fraudulent accounts from my credit report, despite my submission of a valid FTC Identity Theft Affidavit, Police Report, and proof of identity. 
XXXX responded to my dispute regarding an XXXX XXXX account ( Account : XXXX ) by stating that the furnisher " certified '' the accuracy of the information. However, XXXX failed to provide any documentation or proof of verification, as required by federal law. Their refusal to act in compliance with FCRA XXXX and XXXX has caused continued harm to my financial standing. 

Experians Violations of the FCRA XXXX. Failure to Block Fraudulent Information as Required by FCRA XXXX * I provided XXXX with the FTC Identity Theft Report, a police report, and supporting documentationproving that the XXXX XXXXXXXX account does not belong to me. 
* Under FCRA XXXX, XXXX is legally required to block fraudulent accounts within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days after receiving proper identity theft documentation. 
* Instead of complying, XXXX ignored my identity theft claim and allowed the furnisher XXXX XXXX XXXX ) to " certify '' the debt without requiring actual proof. 
XXXX. Failure to Conduct a Reasonable Investigation ( FCRA XXXX ( a ) ) * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  ) ruled that credit reporting agencies can not solely rely on a furnishers responsethey must independently verify the accuracy of the information. 
* XXXX did not request original signed contracts or billing recordsinstead, they blindly accepted XXXX XXXX claim. 
* This is a clear violation of federal law, as XXXX failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation before maintaining fraudulent data on my credit file. 
XXXX. Failure to Provide Proper Verification ( FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ) * When a consumer disputes an account, the CRA must disclose the method of verification ( MOV ) under FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ). 
* I requested verification, but XXXX failed to provide : * A copy of the signed agreement or contract proving I opened the XXXX XXXX account. 
* All original billing statements associated with this account. 
* The contact information of the individual who verified the debt. 
* If XXXX can not produce this documentation, the account must be removed immediately, per FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). 
XXXX. Deceptive Practices & Pattern of Noncompliance * XXXX has engaged in unlawful practices by allowing the re-reporting of fraudulent items, violating FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( B ). 
* They previously removed accounts after my disputes, only to allow furnishers to reinsert them without proper verification. 
* This pattern of deceptive conduct is causing me severe financial and emotional distress. 

Requested Relief from the CFPB XXXX. Immediate Removal of the XXXX XXXX Account * Since XXXX can not provide documentary proof that I authorized this account, they must delete it immediately under FCRA XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). 
XXXX. Monetary Compensation for XXXX  Willful Noncompliance * Under FCRA XXXX and XXXX, I am entitled to compensation due to XXXX  repeated violations and failure to protect my consumer rights. 
* I request that CFPB investigate XXXX violations and hold them financially accountable for damages. 
XXXX. CFPB Enforcement Action Against XXXX * The CFPB must investigate XXXX systemic failure to comply with the FCRA and take appropriate enforcement action. 
* XXXX has shown a pattern of allowing fraudulent accounts to remain despite clear evidence of identity theft. 
XXXX. Full Disclosure of XXXX Verification Process * CFPB should require XXXX to disclose their full method of verification, including which documents were reviewed, and whether XXXX XXXX provided original signed agreements or just automated responses. 

Supporting Documentation Attached : * FTC Identity Theft Report * Police Report * Drivers License & Social Security Card ( Proof of Identity ) * XXXX Response Stating the XXXX XXXX Account Was Verified * Previous Credit Reports Showing Fraudulent Accounts Being Reinserted This is a formal request for CFPB intervention due to XXXX  ongoing violations of federal law. I request a full investigation and resolution without further delay. 
If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will escalate my complaint further, including potential legal action under the FCRA for willful noncompliance. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation