Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am submitting this formal complaint and dispute regarding fraudulent and illegal reporting on my EXPERIAN, TRANSUNION, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX credit report. I am a victim of identity theft, and the following accounts were opened without my knowledge or authorization. Additionally, I am filing a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for illegallyReporting fraudulent accounts attached to identity theft, thereby these are associated with identity theft. This practice is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Legal Grounds : Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Requires the blocking of fraudulent accounts within 4 business days. 15 U.S.C. 1681i Mandates a reinvestigation of disputed accounts. 15 U.S.C. 1681n Holds reporting agencies and creditors liable for willful non-compliance, including punitive damages. 15 U.S.C. 1692 Prohibits unfair practices, including re-aging debts to manipulate credit reporting timelines. Disputed Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # : XXXX : Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : { {$22000.00} } Violation : Reporting fraudulent accounts attached to identity theft. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : { {$0.00} } Violation : Violations and Demands : EXPERIAN, EQUIFAX, XXXX, AND TRANSUNION is illegally reporting negative information from fraudulent accounts, which violates the FCRA. This is especially concerning given Experians and Equifax ongoing legal challenges for inaccurate credit reporting practices. I demand the immediate removal of all fraudulent accounts within 4 business days. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, I request a full reinvestigation of each disputed account due to fraud and inaccuracies. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, I am notifying all parties involved that continued non-compliance will result in legal action, including claims for statutory and punitive damages. Cease and Desist Notice : Under 15 U.S.C. 1692, I am issuing a Cease and Desist notice to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # : XXXX : Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : { {$22000.00} } and XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : { {$0.00} }. All communication and collection efforts regarding these fraudulent accounts must cease immediately. Any continued contact will be considered harassment and a direct violation of the FDCPA. Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Report : This dispute is supported by an official Identity Theft Report filed with the FTC, which provides legal proof of fraud under Section 605B. This report is enclosed for your review and further validates the necessity for immediate removal of these fraudulent accounts.FTC Report number XXXX. TransUnion has already followed the laws congresses put in place and removed XXXX XXXX XXXX account associated with identity theft. Ive submitted dispute letters, drivers license, social security card, proof of address ( utility bill ), and FTC Report.

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