Consumer complaint received 2025-01-30 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: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dispute Department XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Tx XXXX RE : Formal Dispute of Inaccurate Credit Reporting under FCRA and Consumer Law To Whom It May Concern, 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.

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

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. 
I hereby request that XXXX : 1. Conduct a thorough reinvestigation of the following disputed accounts or items [ list the specific accounts or items you are disputing ]. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Amount XXXX XXXX Same account different amount different year over 7 years MUNICIPAl Credit XXXX - Written off : XXXX. 
Over 7 years XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Provide me with all documentation used to verify the accuracy of the disputed information. 

XXXX. Correct or delete any information that can not be verified or is inaccurate, as mandated by law. Given the recent CFPB Given the recent CFPB findings, | expect XXXX 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 XXXX 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 timeframe. I expect written confirmation of any changes made to my credit file. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation