Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #12791865
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 12791865
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: Florida
ZIP Code: 32835
Date Received: 2025-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I discovered an unauthorized and inaccurate collection account on my credit report from [ Experian Information Solutions Inc. ] associated with [ XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ], account number [ XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ]. This account does not belong to me, and I have no knowledge of its origin. I formally disputed this account with the credit bureau, requesting verification and removal based on my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), as well as the Fair Debt Collection Factices Act ( FDCPA ), specifically Sections 809 ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) and 807 ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ). Despite my formal dispute and request for a thorough investigation, [ Credit Bureau Name ] has continued to report this account without verifying its accuracy or providing me with documentation supporting its validity. This violates my rights under the FCRA, as credit bureaus are required to conduct a reasonable investigation and must not report inaccurate or unverifiable information. Notably, failure to comply with these requirements has been underscored by precedents such as XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This inaccurate information is damaging my credit score and affecting my financial standing. believe that the credit bureau 's failure to properly investigate and respond to my dispute is a direct violation of the FCRA, causing me unnecessary harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #12791865 about?
Complaint #12791865 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 2025-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
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?
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Can I see other complaints against Experian Information Solutions INC.?
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Disclaimer
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