Consumer complaint received 2025-01-24 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Information Solutions , Inc . 
Dispute Department Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  RE : Formal Dispute of Inaccurate Credit Reporting under FCRA and Consumer Law To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report. This dispute is submitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items listed below. 

Recent findings by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) have brought to light significant concerns regarding Experian 's failure to conduct proper investigations. Specifically, in a lawsuit filed against Experian, the CFPB alleges that the company engaged in sham investigations, violating consumer protection laws by failing to meet its obligations under the FCRA. 

As per 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), Experian is required to conduct a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items within 30 days. Furthermore, under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ), any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable must be promptly deleted or corrected. Failure to adhere to these requirements constitutes a violation of federal law.

Thereby request that Experian : 1. Conduct a thorough reinvestigation of the following disputed accounts or items listed below.

2. Provide me with all documentation used to verify the accuracy of the disputed information.

3. Correct or delete any information that can not be verified or is inaccurate, as mandated by law. 
Given the recent CFPB findings, l expect Experian to handle this dispute with the utmost seriousness and compliance with legal standards. A copy of my identification and any relevant supporting documents are enclosed to facilitate your investigation. 

If Experian fails to comply with its obligations under the FCRA, I will not hesitate to escalate this matter to the CFPB and pursue any necessary legal action to protect my rights. Please respond to this dispute in writing within the legally mandated time frame. I expect written confirmation of any changes made to my credit file. 

*Disputed accounts : XXXX  Recreational Merchandise with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$32000.00}. 
I previously disputed this account stating : ''This account is incorrectly being reported as a charged off account with a balance due. Please provide proof of the charge off and update the balance to {$0.00} or delete the negative payment status on this account. ''. I don't agree with the results of your investigation. Please mail me the proof of your investigation and proof of the negative payment status for this account, or delete the negative information in this account. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Unsecured Loan with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$0.00}. 
I dispute the missed payments and late payments on this account. Please provide statements and records of all payments made and missed since I opened this account. 
XXXX XXXX Unsecured Loan with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$3100.00}. 
I dispute the missed payments and late payments on this account. Please provide statements and records of all payments made and missed since I opened this account. 
XXXX  XXXX Unsecured Loan with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$0.00}. 
I dont agree with the negative payment status and history listed on this account. Please provide all statements showing the exact past due amount of any missed payments and the exact date that this account became negative. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Auto Loan with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$0.00}. 
I dont agree with the negative payment status and history listed on this account. Please provide all statements showing the exact past due amount of any missed payments and the exact date that this account became negative. 
XXXX XXXX Credit Card with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$300.00}. 
I dispute the missed payments and late payments on this account. Please provide statements and records of all payments made and missed since I opened this account. 
XXXX XXXX Credit Card with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$1200.00}. 
I dispute the missed payments and late payments on this account. Please provide statements and records of all payments made and missed since I opened this account. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Auto Loan with account # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX and a balance of {$28000.00}. 
This account is incorrectly reporting that I have 4 late payments. On my XXXX report there are XXXX late payments being reported. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I previously disputed this inquiry stating : ''I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. ''. I don't agree with the results of your investigation. Please mail me the proof of your investigation and proof that this lender was authorized to make this inquiry, or delete this inquiry. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I previously disputed this inquiry stating : ''There are multiple inquiries all within one day of each other on my credit report but I only authorized one of them. Please remove all of these unauthorized inquiries immediately. ''. I don't agree with the results of your investigation. 
Please mail me the proof of your investigation and proof that this lender was authorized to make this inquiry, or delete this inquiry. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Inquiry from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I dont recognize this lender and I dont remember authorizing them to perform a hard inquiry on my credit report. 
Please reinvestigate these matters and delete or correct the disputed information as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance. 

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