Consumer complaint received 2024-10-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX Date : [ Todays Date ] To : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Subject : Formal Complaint Inaccurate Credit Reporting by XXXX After Loan Consolidation Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau , I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of closed student loan accounts by XXXX on my credit reports. I believe this reporting is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, which mandates that furnishers of credit information maintain accurate and fair reporting practices.

Summary of the Issue : I had two student loan accounts with XXXX under account numbers XXXX ( balance : {$20000.00} ) and XXXX ( balance : {$12000.00} ). Both accounts were consolidated and transferred to XXXX ( Department of EducationXXXX ). As a result, these two accounts with XXXX were closed upon consolidation. 

However, both of these accounts with Dept of ED XXXX XXXX are still inaccurately reporting open balances on my credit report, despite the consolidation and transfer of the loans. This erroneous reporting is misleading, negatively affecting my creditworthiness, and causing significant confusion. 

Violations : XXXX is in violation of the FCRA by : Failing to update and ensure the accuracy of the information furnished to credit reporting agencies. 
Incorrectly reporting these closed accounts as still open and carrying balances, when the debts have been consolidated and transferred to XXXX. 
Harm Caused : The inaccurate reporting by XXXX has damaged my credit score and caused difficulty in obtaining new credit. I have also faced undue stress and confusion due to this ongoing misreporting, which should have been corrected promptly after the consolidation was completed. 

Actions Requested : I request that the CFPB take the following actions : Investigate Nelnets inaccurate reporting practices and hold them accountable for failing to update my credit report after the loan consolidation. 
Require XXXX to fully delete these accounts from my credit report since they no longer have any active involvement in these loans. 
Ensure that XXXX complies with all provisions of the FCRA and provides accurate, up-to-date information to credit reporting agencies. 
If it is found that XXXX willfully or negligently violated the FCRA or any other relevant federal statutes, I request that the CFPB take appropriate corrective actions, including fines or any other penalties as deemed necessary. 

Thank you for your time and consideration in resolving this matter. I trust that the CFPB will take the necessary actions to ensure that XXXX corrects their inaccurate reporting and complies with federal law. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

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