Consumer complaint received 2024-06-18 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
These records were obtained from XXXX and reported without my explicit consent, violating multiple sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other related laws protecting consumers rights regarding the use of personal information. Furthermore, the courts of Oklahoma clearly state that they do not report bankruptcy information to credit reporting agencies. 

Relevant Laws FCRA Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) : States that a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report if the consumer has given written instructions to the agency to do so. I have not provided any such consent for this bankruptcy information to be included.

FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : Grants consumers the right to dispute the accuracy of any information on their credit report. Upon receiving a dispute, the credit reporting agency must conduct a reasonable investigation within 30 days.

FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) : Mandates that if the investigation finds the information to be inaccurate or unverifiable, it must be promptly deleted or corrected.

FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) : Requires furnishers to provide accurate information and correct any inaccuracies once notified.

FCRA Section 607 ( b ) : Obligates credit reporting agencies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

FDCPA Section 809 ( b ) : Entitles consumers to request debt validation. The collection agency must provide proof that the debt is valid and that they have the right to collect it. Failure to provide this proof requires the removal of the collection account from the credit report.

TILA Section 131 : Mandates clear and accurate disclosure of credit terms. Any failure to comply with TILA disclosures could invalidate the debt.

Immediate Actions Required Given these legal obligations, I demand that you : 1. Provide definitive proof that I committed the actions as reported, including : Complete documentation proving the validity of the debt.

Verification procedures used during your investigation.

Written confirmation from the original creditor substantiating their claims.

2. Remove the inaccurate and unauthorized accounts and bankruptcy records from my credit report immediately if you can not provide the requested proof.

Failure to comply with this request within the FCRA-mandated 30-day period will result in immediate legal action. This includes filing a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and pursuing all available legal remedies.

Consider this your final notice. If these inaccuracies are not corrected and the accounts are not removed, I will take further action to protect my rights. 

I expect a prompt and thorough response. Provide the requested proof or delete the inaccurate accounts and bankruptcy records immediately.

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