Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Non-Compliance by Early Warning Services with FCRA Dispute Procedures To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Early Warning Services for their failure to comply with the provisions set forth under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Early Warning Services to dispute multiple inaccurate items reflected on my consumer report. Despite explicitly invoking my rights under the FCRA, the company refused to initiate the required dispute process. 

This refusal constitutes a clear violation of the FCRA, which ensures that consumers have the right to dispute and rectify inaccurate or incomplete information contained in their credit and banking reports. Early Warning Services non-compliance with these federal regulations not only undermines the integrity of the credit reporting process but also adversely affects my ability to maintain accurate financial records. 

I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) initiate a thorough investigation into this matter. I urge the Bureau to take appropriate enforcement actions, including the imposition of penalties or corrective measures to address this non-compliance. Additionally, I seek the Bureaus assistance in ensuring that Early Warning Services acknowledges my dispute and undertakes a proper investigation of the erroneous information in question. 

List of Disputed Items Accounts with Inaccurate or Fraudulent Information : XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Contribution Ref # : XXXX Incident Date : XX/XX/XXXX Principal Loss : {$600.00} XXXX. XXXX Account # : XXXX Contribution Ref # : XXXX Incident Date : XX/XX/XXXX Combined Loss & Fee Reversal : {$2000.00} XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX Current Account Status : Closed Previous Account Status : XXXX XXXX Date of Last Status Change : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. TXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX Consumer Removed Date : XX/XX/XXXX Current Account Status : Closed Previous Account Status : Pending Closed Date of Last Status Change : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX Current Account Status : Closed Previous Account Status : New Account ( open XXXX days ) Date of Last Status Change : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX Current Account Status : Closed Previous Account Status : Post No Debits Date of Last Status Change : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Close Date : XX/XX/XXXX Current Account Status : Closed Previous Account Status : New Account ( XXXX XXXX days ) Date of Last Status Change : XX/XX/XXXX Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX & XXXX / XXXX Inquiries : XXXX. XXXX & XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX & XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  via XXXX XXXX Inquiries : XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiries : XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX separate entries ) XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX separate entries ) XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX Other Inquiries : 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 XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX I did not authorize or participate in the opening, usage, or abuse of the accounts and inquiries listed above. This matter is a result of identity theft, and I am requesting that you investigate and remove these inaccuracies from my report. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are required to conduct a thorough investigation and provide a response within 30 days. I expect written confirmation of the results of your investigation. 

Potential Penalties and Actions for Early Warning Services Should Early Warning Services fail to comply with the provisions of the FCRA, the following penalties and enforcement actions may apply : 1. Civil Money Penalties ( CMPs ) : Up to {$500.00} per violation for unintentional, negligent violations. 
Up to {$1000.00} per violation for reckless disregard of FCRA obligations. 
Up to {$2500.00} per violation for willful, knowing violations of the law. 
XXXX. Restitution and Corrective Actions : Mandating Early Warning Services to promptly correct inaccurate information.

Requiring the company to provide financial restitution to consumers affected by the inaccuracies.

3. Injunctive Relief : Compelling Early Warning Services to revise its business practices and establish compliance procedures to prevent future violations. 
Implementing mandatory employee training focused on proper dispute resolution protocols.

4. Enforcement Actions : Issuing consent orders requiring compliance and corrective measures.

Initiating legal action in federal court, potentially leading to additional fines and restrictions on the companys operations.

5. Criminal Penalties ( in severe cases ) : If Early Warning Services is found to have willfully engaged in fraudulent behavior, criminal fines or even imprisonment for responsible individuals could apply, though such measures are rare. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will act decisively to uphold my rights under the FCRA and ensure the accountability of Early Warning Services. I look forward to your assistance in resolving this issue. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation