Consumer complaint received 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Complaint Regarding Violation of Credit Reporting Rights Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a violation of my credit reporting rights, which has resulted in inaccurate and misleading information being displayed on my consumer report. This issue pertains to the reporting of transactions on my credit report, specifically regarding the display of balances and payments. I believe this practice is in direct violation of relevant statutes, including 15 U.S.C codes and 16 CFR regulations. 

Firstly, according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) outlines the requirements for furnishing information to consumer reporting agencies; furthermore mandating that before reporting negative information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency, the furnisher, as defined in 12 CFR 222.4, must provide written notice to the consumer. The " furnisher '' has not provided such information prior to reporting and is in violation of Privacy Act of 1974.

Secondly, according to 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), creditors have a legal obligation to provide accurate information to consumer reporting agencies. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C 1681b ( f ) specifies the permissible purposes for obtaining consumer reports, and any information provided must be accurate and verifiable.

Displaying the balance and payments on a consumer report constitutes reporting transactions, which falls under the purview of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). As such, it must adhere to the guidelines outlined in relevant statutes and regulations. 16 CFR 660.4 states that when reporting an account to a consumer reporting agency, it must be reported accurately and reflect the consumer 's payment behavior. Specifically, it should be reported as " Paid as agreed ''.

Failure to report transactions accurately not only misrepresents my financial behavior but also violates my rights under the Privacy Act of 1974, which safeguards the confidentiality and accuracy of personal information held by federal agencies. By failing to report the status of my accounts as " Paid as agreed, '' the creditor is providing inaccurate information, which can have detrimental effects on my creditworthiness and financial standing and has. 

Therefore, I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate action to rectify the inaccuracies on my consumer report, by enforcing these statues put in place to protect us, and update my reports with Experian, XXXX and XXXX to " Paid As Agreed ''. I also urge the bureau to ensure that creditors adhere to the provisions outlined in the FCRA and other relevant statutes to prevent similar violations in the future. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a prompt resolution. 

Sincerely, XXXX 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