Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #11107114
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11107114
Company: Experian Information Solutions INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 44125
Date Received: 2024-12-10T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-12-10T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I XXXX XXXX XXXX, am writing on my own as a natural person and consumer who is a victim of identity theft, I am requesting the immediate removal of the following items from my consumer credit report in accordance with 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This statute requires that any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft must be blocked from the consumer 's credit report within 4 business days of receipt of my request. It has been over 30 days since my initial request, and you are in violation of this law. This dispute is not being made in error, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of fact on my part. The information I am disputing is fraudulent, and the entities that reported these items DO NOT have lawful authority to do so. According to the law, these companies are required to have tax documents or other forms of written consent to charge off or report these items under my name. I did not provide such consent, and as such, these items are in violation of my privacy rights. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b, consumer reporting agencies may only furnish a consumer report in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer. I NEVER provided any written consent for any consumer reporting agency to report the information listed below on my behalf, and their failure to adhere to this law constitutes a clear violation of my rights as a federally protected consumer. Please delete the following items from my credit report immediately Addresses Collections Names Hard Inquiries These accounts should not appear on my consumer report, as they are the result of identity theft. Please ensure these fraudulent accounts are removed as required under the law. The companies reporting these items have failed to provide proof of my consent or authorization, which makes their actions unlawful. I respectfully demand that you take the necessary steps to delete these accounts from my credit report and send me written confirmation that these items have been removed. This request is made under the rights provided to me by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and related laws. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11107114 about?
Complaint #11107114 was filed against Experian Information Solutions INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-12-10T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Can I see other complaints against Experian Information Solutions INC.?
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Disclaimer
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