Consumer complaint received 2024-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Complaint Subject : Demand for Deletion of Charge-Off Account ( XXXX ) Due to Violation of FCRA and XXXX Your Information : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX Reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  EXPERIAN Account Number ( XXXX ) : XXXX Complaint Details : I am filing a formal complaint against EXPERIAN for violating my XXXX under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) regarding a charge-off account ( XXXX ) listed on my credit report under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
I have previously submitted XXXX disputes regarding this account ( XXXX ), and the credit bureau claimed the account was verified. However, the information remains inaccurate and has not been substantiated with sufficient documentation, constituting multiple violations of the FCRA and XXXX. Despite my request for proper verification, the credit bureau has failed to provide proof of verification and has instead chosen to continue reporting incorrect information. 
Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : XXXX. FCRA XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) - Accuracy of XXXX : The FCRA Section XXXX ( XXXX ) mandates that only accurate information is reported about me. The credit reporting agencys failure to provide proof of verification for the charge-off entry under [ XXXX XXXX ] violates my rights to an accurate credit report. Without proof, this charge-off remains incorrectly reported and is damaging my credit. 
XXXX Section XXXX ( XXXX ) - Permissible Purpose : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) of the FCRA, XXXX in a consumer report must be accurate and used for a permissible purpose. The charge-off is in violation of this section, as there is no valid documentation to support its accuracy or permissibility. 
XXXX Section XXXX - Duty to Investigate : Section XXXX of the FCRA requires XXXX a thorough investigation be conducted for any disputed information. Despite my requests, the credit reporting agency failed to properly investigate the charge-off, and as a result, inaccurate information continues to be reported. 
XXXX Section XXXX - Reinvestigation Failure : Section XXXX requires that, upon dispute, the credit reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX a reinvestigation within 30 days and remove inaccurate information if it can not be verified. Your failure to complete a proper reinvestigation and delete the charge-off after my dispute constitutes a violation of this section of the FCRA. 
Violations of the Truth in Lending Act ( XXXX ) : XXXX XXXX, creditors are required to provide accurate and timely information regarding loans, charge-offs, and account statuses. The failure to properly report and verify this charge-off under XXXX is a clear violation, as the charge-off should only be reported accurately and substantiated. 
Request for XXXX : XXXX. XXXX Deletion of the charge-off entry from my credit report under FCRA Sections XXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX ), XXXX, and XXXX and XXXX. 
XXXX. Proof of verification from the creditor to substantiate the charge-off. If the creditor can not provide satisfactory documentation, the account must be removed from my credit report immediately. 
XXXX. Investigation into this matter and correction of any incorrect information on my credit report in compliance with FCRA and TILA requirements. 
If the charge-off is not deleted from my credit report or properly substantiated within 15 days, I will be forced to pursue further actions, including but not limited to filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX CFPB ) and seeking legal recourse for the violations of the FCRA and XXXX. 
I request that the CFPB assist in ensuring that my rights are protected, and the incorrect information is removed from my credit report. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX 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