Consumer complaint received 2025-01-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute multiple negative entries currently reflected on my credit report. Upon careful review, I have found that these items were unjustly reported and violate federal consumer protection laws. Therefore, I am requesting the immediate removal of these entries from my credit report. Below, I outline the reasons for this dispute : 1. Lack of Authorization I did not authorize or sign any agreement with the debt collection agencies that reported these items to my credit file.

These entries were posted to my credit report without my knowledge or consent, violating my consumer rights.

2. Failure to Provide Validation of Debt I have not received any validation letters or correspondence from these debt collection agencies as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Under the FDCPA, creditors or debt collectors must provide written notice of the debt within five days of their first communication with the consumer ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ). 
I did not receive any such correspondence or notice of validation, and I, therefore, dispute the legitimacy of these accounts. 
3. Failure to Notify of Debt Sale and Ownership Transfer When a debt is sold, the original creditor is obligated to notify the consumer that the debt has been sold. Additionally, the purchasing agency must send notice to inform the consumer about the purchase.

Neither of these steps was completed in my case, rendering these entries invalid.

4. Inaccurate and Misleading Information The accounts in question reflect inaccurate amounts, misleading account statuses, and incorrect settlement information.

As per Section 611 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), credit reporting agencies must verify the accuracy of disputed information within 30 days. If they can not validate the information, it must be deleted immediately.

5. Violation of Timely Notification Requirements The timeframe for reporting and notifying the consumer was not adhered to. These delays violate federal laws, further invalidating the entries. 
My Request Based on the violations and discrepancies outlined above, I respectfully request the following : The immediate deletion of the disputed entries from my credit report. 
Confirmation in writing of the removal of these items from my file. 
I have enclosed copies of my credit reports with the disputed items highlighted for your review. 

Legal References Supporting My Dispute Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) : Right to receive a validation notice.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) : Right to dispute and have unverified information removed. 
Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) : Requirement to delete information if not verified within 30 days. 
I trust that your agency will review this matter promptly and take the appropriate actions to ensure compliance with federal law. I look forward to receiving confirmation of the removal of these entries within 30 days of receiving this letter. 


Subject : Formal Dispute and Request for Immediate Removal of Invalid and Unjust Entries from My Credit Report I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of several inaccurate, unverifiable, and unjust entries currently reflected on my credit report. These entries have been reported by debt collection agencies that have failed to comply with federal consumer protection laws. The practices employed by these agencies violate my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and these violations have caused significant harm to my financial stability.

Below, I provide a legal defense supported by federal statutes that illustrate the violations committed and substantiate my demand for the immediate removal of these negative entries.

1. Violation of FDCPA ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) Lack of Debt Validation According to Section 809 of the FDCPA, debt collectors are required to send a validation letter to the consumer within five days of their initial communication. This letter must include : The amount of the debt. 
The name of the original creditor. 
A statement of the consumer 's right to dispute the debt within 30 days.

To date, I have never received a validation letter from the collection agencies reporting these accounts. Without proper validation, these debts can not be legally collected or reported to credit bureaus. Their failure to provide such validation violates federal law, rendering these entries invalid and subject to immediate removal.

2. Violation of FDCPA Failure to Notify of Debt Sale When a debt is sold to a third-party collection agency, the original creditor is required to notify the consumer that the debt has been sold. Additionally, the purchasing agency must notify the consumer that it has acquired the debt and provide details about the debt. 


In this case : I was not notified by the original creditor that the debts were sold. 
The collection agencies failed to notify me that they purchased the debts or provide any supporting documentation. 
These actions constitute a failure to comply with the notification requirements under federal law, invalidating the debts and the collection actions associated with them.

3. Violation of FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) Inaccurate and Unverifiable Information Under the FCRA, credit reporting agencies are required to ensure that all information reported is accurate, complete, and verifiable. Furthermore, if a consumer disputes an item, the credit bureau must investigate the claim within 30 days. If the information can not be verified, it must be deleted immediately from the credit report. 

The entries in question have not been : Verified by the reporting agencies within the legally required time frame.

Supported with any documentation by the debt collectors.

As such, the information is both inaccurate and unverifiable, making it unlawful for these entries to remain on my credit report.

4. Violation of FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) Reporting False or Misleading Information Furnishers of information ( e.g., debt collectors and creditors ) have an obligation to report only accurate and complete information to credit reporting agencies. In this case, the entries in question include : Incorrect amounts owed, as they do not reflect accurate balances or settlements.

Misleading account statuses, which fail to accurately describe the nature or resolution of the debts. 
These inaccuracies violate federal law and have caused substantial harm to my creditworthiness. 

5. Impact of Violations on My Financial Stability As a result of these unlawful practices, I have suffered significant financial harm, including : An inability to secure loans or lines of credit due to the false and unjust negative entries.

Damage to my creditworthiness, despite my lack of knowledge or involvement with these alleged debts.

These actions have deprived me of my right to financial freedom and have caused undue stress and hardship.

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