Consumer complaint received 2024-10-27 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I previously disputed these accounts with the relevant credit bureau ( Experian ) requesting that they verify the accuracy and legitimacy of these accounts in compliance with the FCRA. However, the credit bureau was unable to provide valid documentation or evidence to verify these accounts correctly, despite their legal obligation to do so. As a result, these charge-off accounts remain on my credit report, causing significant harm to my credit score and overall financial situation.

The accounts in question are as follows : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX XXXX Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX XXXX Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX XXXX Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Account Number : XXXX Creditor : XXXX Last Reported:XXXX Since the cr

edit bureau could not verify the accuracy of these accounts, I have reason to believe these accounts are fraudulent. I have already filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding this matter because of the serious implications of having unverified and potentially fraudulent accounts remain on my credit report. Under the FCRA, I have the right to dispute inaccurate or outdated information in my credit report. Specifically : FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires credit reporting agencies to conduct a reasonable investigation of disputed information and to delete or correct any information that can not be verified or is inaccurate. FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) places an obligation on furnishers of information to provide accurate data to credit bureaus. If they can not verify the accuracy of the data they are furnishing, they must cease reporting inaccurate information. FCRA Section 605 ( b ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) provides that if any information on my credit report is the result of an identity theft or fraudulent transaction, I may request the removal of that information by submitting an identity theft report. Though not an identity theft case, this section emphasizes the importance of ensuring that information reported is verified and accurate, as any unverified or fraudulent entries must be removed. FCRA Section 607 ( b ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) mandates that credit reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy in credit reports. I Attached to this complaint : previous dispute letter and a second dispute letter, FTC report, identity and address documents, accounts disputed, and all the inaccurate information highlighted. Thanks for your help

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 explanation