Consumer complaint received 2023-08-30 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
In Regards to XXXX ACCT # XXXX I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX XXXX for major violations of consumer reporting laws as outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C . 1681 et seq. ) and other relevant statutes. I have found numerous inaccuracies and unauthorized reporting on my consumer report, which have had a significant impact on my financial well-being. 

Upon reviewing my consumer report, I have identified several instances where XXXX XXXX has reported late payments, amounts, balances, dates, and other personal information without obtaining my explicit consent. These actions are in clear violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681c, which mandates that consumer reporting agencies must ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information they report. 

Furthermore, XXXX XXXX unauthorized disclosure of my personal information to third parties raises concerns under 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which requires that consumer reporting agencies obtain permissible purposes before disclosing consumer information to any third party. 

Moreover, my rights to privacy are protected under 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( q ), which acknowledges the significance of safeguarding consumer information and ensuring that it is used only for legitimate purposes. The unauthorized dissemination of my personal data by XXXX XXXX violates these privacy rights and undermines the principles of data protection enshrined in the law. 

Additionally, XXXX XXXX reporting of my consumer account as late for reasons not justified by a delay in payment violates the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1666b. This statute prohibits treating a consumer account as late on an open-end consumer credit plan without reasonable cause. The unauthorized designation of my account as late without valid reasons further compounds the violations committed by XXXX XXXX. 

I kindly request that the following actions be taken : 1. Immediate removal of all inaccurate and unauthorized items from my consumer report, as mandated by 15 U.S.C. 1681i.

2. Cease and desist selling or disclosing any debts, personal information, or other relevant data pertaining to me to any third parties, both in the present and future, in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c.

Furthermore, I am aware of the consumer law provisions regarding willful noncompliance ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ) a
nd civil liability for willful noncompliance ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ). Given the egregious nature of the violations committed by XXXX XXXX, I am prepared to pursue legal action to seek damages for the harm inflicted upon me due to their deliberate noncompliance with consumer reporting laws. 

I appreciate your attention to this matter and kindly request a prompt investigation into my complaint. If necessary, I am prepared to provide additional documentation and information to support my case. Let this serve as notice to XXXX XXXX that I am prepared to fully exercise my rights and will pursue damages to the full extent of the law. 

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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