Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #6586879
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6586879
Company: Experian Information Solutions INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: 44313
Date Received: 2023-02-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN : I recently received a copy of my ( XXXX ) credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681 b permissible purpose of Consumer Reports, the law clearly states : ( A ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. Did I give you written Instructions to furnish this on my credit report? Furthermore, the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) paragraph states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681. Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above reference account and send out a free copy of my credit report after the changes have been made will result in legal action being taken against your company for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of character ( per se ) 2. Negligent enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations 4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance-616 Civil Liability for willful noncompliance ( 15 USC 1681n ) Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6586879 about?
Complaint #6586879 was filed against Experian Information Solutions INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-02-17T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Disclaimer
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