Consumer complaint received 2023-06-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the credit bureaus ' response to my dispute concerning inaccurate information on my credit report. The credit bureaus have claimed that the disputed items have been validated without providing any substantiating evidence. I seek your assistance in addressing this matter in accordance with Title 15, Section 1581. 

As a responsible consumer, I recently exercised my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by submitting dispute letters to the credit bureausXXXX XXXX, and TransUnionregarding certain items on my credit report that I believe to be inaccurate. I provided clear and specific details outlining the inaccuracies and requested that these items be thoroughly investigated and either corrected or removed. 

However, to my disappointment, the credit bureaus have responded with generic form letters stating that the disputed information has been " validated '' without offering any verifiable proof or documentation to support their claim. This raises serious concerns regarding their compliance with the FCRA, particularly Title 15, Section 1581, which emphasizes the importance of accuracy and fairness in credit reporting. 

I firmly believe that the credit bureaus have not fulfilled their obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation into the accuracy of the disputed items. They have failed to provide any concrete evidence or documentation validating the accuracy of the information in question. As a result, the inaccurate items remain on my credit report, potentially causing substantial harm to my financial reputation and creditworthiness. 

I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) intervene in this matter and ensure that the credit bureaus comply with their legal obligations under the FCRA. I kindly request the following actions : 1. Thorough Investigation : Direct the credit bureaus to conduct a proper and diligent investigation into the accuracy of the disputed items on my credit report. This investigation should involve gathering and providing verifiable proof or documentation to support their claims of validation. 

2. Removal of Inaccurate Information : In the event that the credit bureaus are unable to provide sufficient evidence validating the accuracy of the disputed items, I request their immediate removal from my credit report as mandated by the FCRA.

3. Compliance Monitoring : Oversee the credit bureaus ' practices to ensure their compliance with Title 15, Section 1581, and other relevant provisions of the FCRA. Implement appropriate measures to prevent the dissemination of inaccurate information and ensure the fair and accurate reporting of consumer credit data.

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