Consumer complaint received 2025-12-19 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: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the I am formally disputing the TRUIST BANK account reporting on my credit file. This account is not mine and is the result of a data breach where my personal information was compromised. I received notice that my information was exposed in a confirmed data breach, which has led to unauthorized accounts being reported under my name. 

Despite multiple disputes and validation requests, TRUIST BANK has failed to provide documentation verifying the accuracy or ownership of this account. I have repeatedly requested validation, including a signed contract, itemized statement, proof of assignment, and verification procedures, but have received no such evidence. 

Furthermore, TRUIST BANK, XXXX XXXX and XXXX  have also failed to properly investigate or verify this account as required under : 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) duty to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 USC 1681e ( b ) duty to ensure maximum possible accuracy 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ) duty to provide the consumer with a description of the verification process 15 USC 1692g validation of debts 15 USC 1692e ( 8 ) prohibition of reporting information known to be false The continued reporting of this unverifiable and fraudulent account violates these provisions and has caused me significant hardship, including denial of services, credit opportunities, and emotional distress. 

I have also filed complaints with the FTC regarding this fraudulent activity. I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this matter, compel TRUIST BANK and the credit bureaus to provide full verification or immediately remove this fraudulent account from my credit reports to restore the accuracy and integrity of my consumer file. account reporting on my credit file. This account is not mine and is the result of a data breach where my personal information was compromised. I received notice that my information was exposed in a confirmed data breach, which has led to unauthorized accounts being reported under my name. 

Despite multiple disputes and validation requests, TRUIST BANK has failed to provide documentation verifying the accuracy or ownership of this account. I have repeatedly requested validation, including a signed contract, itemized statement, proof of assignment, and verification procedures, but have received no such evidence. 

Furthermore, TRUIST BANK XXXXXXXX XXXX and XXXX  have also failed to properly investigate or verify this account as required under : 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) duty to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 USC 1681e ( b ) duty to ensure maximum possible accuracy 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ) duty to provide the consumer with a description of the verification process 15 USC 1692g validation of debts 15 USC 1692e ( 8 ) prohibition of reporting information known to be false The continued reporting of this unverifiable and fraudulent account violates these provisions and has caused me significant hardship, including denial of services, credit opportunities, and emotional distress. 

I have also filed complaints with the FTC regarding this fraudulent activity. I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this matter, compel TRUIST BANK and the credit bureaus to provide full verification or immediately remove this fraudulent account from my credit reports to restore the accuracy and integrity of my consumer file. 

Unauthorized account listed : 1 ) TRUIST BANK Amount : {$350.00} Date Opened:XXXX

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