Consumer complaint received 2024-08-13 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : DEMAND DELETE Bankruptcy Record Due to Privacy Violations and FCRA Non-Compliance AND TILA Bankruptcy # XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy # XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally COMPLAINT TO TRANSUNION the inclusion of a bankruptcy record on my credit report, which I believe has been reported in violation of my privacy rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( 4 ), and in non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( 2 ).

The court has provided me with AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THAT THEY DO NOT VERIFY OR VALIDATE ANY PUBLIC RECORDS THROUGH YOUR ORGANIZATION. I request that you immediately delete this unverified account. Per the FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : " If the Credit Bureau can not VALIDATE the information with the ORIGINAL CREDITOR, they must remove said information from the consumer credit file '' and based in the Federal Credit Reporting Act, Additionally, I am invoking 15 U.S.C. 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) and 15 U.S.C. 609 ( a ) ( 2 ) to request the removal of this bankruptcy record and to demand proof of its verification. Section According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. ATTACH I SEND THE FTC COMPLAINT REPORT : XXXX FOR VIOLATION TO MY RIGHT OF MY PRIVACY OF INFORMATION AND NON CONSENT TO AUTORIZE MY INFORMATION. 

The details of the bankruptcy record in question are : DELETE NOW FOR VIOLATION TO THE FCRA AND TILA : Bankruptcy Account Number : XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy # XXXX Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. - As a consumer by law this account must be deleted immediately. 

DELETE PLEASE THIS RECORD UNDER MY NAME PLEASE : XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy # XXXX I express my deep disappointment in the information you have provided, as it fails to meet the minimum standards required for credit reporting. I respectfully request that you take immediate action to rectify this issue, as inaccurate and incomplete data has no place in your database or on my credit report. Should this matter not be resolved promptly, I may have to pursue legal recourse. Therefore, I kindly urge you to remove this inaccurate information from my credit report without delay. 

I have outlined the concerns pertaining to your reporting, as documented herewith, and I regret to inform you that it lacks comprehensiveness and fails to meet the standards I expect. In accordance with legal provisions, both yourself and the data furnishers bear the responsibility of certifying all facets of the mandated Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Metro 2 compliance Violation of Privacy Rights ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( 4 ) ) : The inclusion of this bankruptcy record on my credit report was done without my proper consent and did not follow the required procedures for handling sensitive information. This action infringes upon my privacy rights and has adversely affected my financial reputation.

Non-Compliance with FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( 2 ) ) : According to this section of the FCRA, information in credit reports must be used only for permissible purposes and in accordance with established procedures. The bankruptcy record in question has been reported without valid justification and does not meet the necessary criteria for inclusion. 

Request for Removal under 15 U.S.C. 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) and 609 ( a ) ( 2 ) : According to these sections of the FCRA, I have the right to request the removal of information from my credit report that is not accurately reported or is no longer appropriate for inclusion. Furthermore, under 609 ( a ) ( 2 ), I am entitled to request proof of the verification of the bankruptcy record. If you are unable to provide such proof, the record must be deleted.

Violation of Rights under Title 15, XXXX  XXXX  : As a federally protected consumer, my rights under Title 15, XXXX  XXXX ( The FCRA ) have been violated. I am entitled to a full accounting of how this bankruptcy was verified and to ensure that all information on my credit report is accurate and handled according to the law. 

I request that you review this information in light of the cited legal provisions and proceed with the removal of the bankruptcy record from my credit report. Additionally, please provide proof of the verification of the bankruptcy record as required by the FCRA. If such proof can not be provided, the record must be removed immediately. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to receiving a response within the timeframe required by law. 

I do not consent to XXXX or any means of automated verification. 
ATTACH I SEND THE FTC COMPLAINT REPORT : XXXX ATTACH DE CFPB COMPALIN FOR VIOLATION TO MY RIGHT OF MY PRIVACY OF INFORMATION AND NON CONSENT TO AUTORIZE MY INFORMATION. 

IF THE TRANSUNION Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in a small claims action against your company, seeking {$5000.00} per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX. ) Financial Injury 5. ) PENALTY OF PERJURY XXXX. ) Violations of 15 U.S.C 1692g 7. ) 15 U.S.C 1692a abusive practices 8. ) 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports 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 non-monetary relief