Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #10726249

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 10726249

Company: Experian Information Solutions INC.

Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports

Sub-Product: Credit reporting

Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem

Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

State: Georgia

ZIP Code: 30043

Date Received: 2024-11-06T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2024-11-06T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Consumer Narrative

I am filing this complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) due to the credit bureaus repeated failure to resolve inaccuracies on my credit report, despite multiple disputes filed between XXXX and the present. I have formally disputed at least XXXX times, requesting that the credit bureau provide proper verification of certain items. However, these debts consistently come back as validated or verified without any supporting documentation, which directly contradicts Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requirements. These unresolved inaccuracies continue to harm my creditworthiness and financial stability. Details of the Complaint XXXX. Throughout each dispute, I have requested that the credit bureau provide clear documentation or proof of verification for the listed debts. Instead, the credit bureau has responded with a generic statement of validation, without indicating any meaningful attempt to contact the original creditors or reliable sources as required under the FCRA. This lack of documentation suggests either a failure or misrepresentation in contacting the data furnishers, and it demonstrates a failure to conduct a reasonable investigation. The bureaus response does not meet the standard of a thorough or fair inquiry into the accuracy of the reported information, as mandated by law 2. Incorrect Bankruptcy Reporting Of particular concern are two inaccurately listed bankruptcy entries, supposedly filed in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. I have submitted documentation proving that neither the XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX nor XXXX any other known entity authorized to provide such informationverified these bankruptcies. Because these entities either do not report such information directly to credit bureaus or have denied the existence of these records, there is no possible way the credit bureau could have legally or accurately verified these entries. Without a valid, authorized source to substantiate them, the continued reporting of these bankruptcies as verified not only misrepresents the facts but also constitutes a failure to conduct a reasonable investigation, as mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This baseless reporting has caused significant, ongoing harm to my credit profile, jeopardizing my financial standing and access to credit. I urge the CFPB to investigate this issue seriously, as the credit bureaus actions reflect a disregard for both accuracy and legal standards in credit reporting. Other Disputed Accounts The following items remain unresolved despite multiple disputes and the lack of proper verification : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Incorrectly reported as an account with XXXX allegedly opened in XX/XX/XXXX. No documentation has been provided to validate this entry. XXXX XXXX : Beyond the statute of limitations for reporting, as noted in previous disputes, but still listed inaccurately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Complaint #10726249 about?

Complaint #10726249 was filed against Experian Information Solutions INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-11-06T12:00:00-05:00.

How did Experian Information Solutions INC. respond to this complaint?

The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.

What is the risk level of this complaint?

See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.

How do I file a similar complaint?

You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports) and describe your issue in detail.

Can I see other complaints against Experian Information Solutions INC.?

Yes, visit the Experian Information Solutions INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/experian-information-solutions-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.

Disclaimer

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