Consumer complaint received 2024-06-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your immediate attention a grave matter concerning the deliberate and malicious actions of Credit Acceptance against my credit. As a concerned consumer, I am seeking your assistance in rectifying this unjust situation. 

XX/XX/XXXX years ago, I have asked credit acceptance to pick up my vehicle as I would do a " XXXX surrender '' as times were quite hard for me then. Despite my repeated request, they failed to do so. 

Fast forward, the car is still in possession ( After continuously asking for the car to be picked up ). Despite XXXX years of nonpayment, Credit acceptance has failed to charge off my account keeping this account open. 

I have attempted to Dispute the debts with XXXX and XXXX to no avail. 

Credit Acceptance understands that the statute of limitations to collect this debt has expired. Thus, they are keeping this account open to wreak havoc on my credit rating by reporting late payments every month since this is the only leverage, they have. 

This account is parked on my credit report Illegally. Credit acceptance failure to " Write this debt off '' by Charging this debt off may also mean that they are engaging in tax fraud. Typically, after XXXX months of nonpayment this account should have been moved to a charged off status, or even a repossession. It has not. The car has never been hidden, or even hard to access. It has simply been in my driveway. 

Failing to charge off the debt prolongs the amount of time this account should remain on my credit report. The clock has not even started yet because of their refusal to do the right thing. 

These erroneous reports have significantly damaged my XXXX XXXX, making it increasingly difficult for me to secure loans, obtain reasonable interest rates, or even pursue certain employment opportunities. 

Despite my repeated attempts to address this issue directly with credit acceptance, they have been unresponsive and unwilling to rectify their errors. It is clear that their actions are not only negligent but also potentially illegal, as they violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer protection laws. 

I kindly request the intervention of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate this matter thoroughly and take appropriate actions against credit acceptance. I also urge you to ensure that my credit report is accurately updated to reflect the true nature of my payment history. 

Furthermore, I would appreciate any guidance or assistance you can offer in resolving this dispute and restoring my credit integrity. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated, as the ongoing damage to my credit has had severe repercussions on my financial well-being. 


Thank you for your time and attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution.

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 monetary relief