Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #12199880
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12199880
Company: Lexisnexis
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
State: California
ZIP Code: 92120
Date Received: 2025-02-24T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-24T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
We received your complaint. Thank you. We will review your complaint. Depending on what we find, we will typically : Send your complaint to the company for a response ; or Send your complaint to another state or federal agency, or help you get in touch with your state or local consumer protection office ; or Let you know if we need more information to continue our work. YOUR COMPLAINT Since the year of XXXX, my personal name, date of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and email have been leaked in multiple data breaches. Some companies include XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX. Someone has continued to use my information to try to open up accounts in my name. I received my consumer report earlier this month and discovered some inaccuracies, unauthorized accounts, and inquiries reported to my consumer report. I know the recent findings by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), highlight that XXXX has engaged in improper practices when handling consumer disputes. Specifically, the CFPB has alleged the following : 1. Failure to Properly Investigate Disputes : Conducting sham investigations that fail to adequately address consumer concerns, including using faulty intake procedures and failing to notify consumers about investigation results. 2. Reinsertion of Inaccurate Information : Allowing deleted inaccuracies to be reinserted on credit reports due to a lack of proper matching tools and safeguards. 3. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : Failing to adhere to federal requirements regarding dispute resolution and accuracy in consumer reports. As per these allegations, I am concerned that the inaccuracies on my credit file may have resulted from such practices. The disputed information includes showing proof that my personal information has been leaked and used for another persons gain, without my knowledge. Accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Also , I only have one address that I reside at currently and the only place safe for me to receive mail please update the address to this address only : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12199880 about?
Complaint #12199880 was filed against Lexisnexis regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-02-24T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Lexisnexis respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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 Lexisnexis?
Yes, visit the Lexisnexis company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/lexisnexis to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.