Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #7371765
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7371765
Company: Experian Information Solutions INC.
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-Issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
State: New York
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2023-08-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-08-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Experian emailed me this letter on XX/XX/2023, XXXX about sending in supporting documents Email states : We received a copy of your identity theft report and notification that you are a victim of identity theft. However, we were unable to honor your request because you did not provide proof of your identity. In the meantime, a request to verify the accuracy of this information has been sent to the furnisher of the data. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a request to block information resulting from identity theft must include appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer. Please confirm your identity by sending us the following : XXXX copy of a government issued identification card, such as a drivers license, state ID card, etc., and XXXX copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement to verify your address Please also include the following identification information : Your full name including middle initial ( and generation - JR, SR, II, III ) Social Security number Date of birth Complete addresses for the past XXXX years Make sure that each copy is legible and displays your name and current mailing address and the date of issue. To protect your personal information, Experian does not return correspondence sent to us. Send copies of any documents you wish to provide to us and always retain your original documents. You may also submit your request or documents supporting your claim electronically at experian.com/upload. I was able to upload the identity theft report but was unable to upload the remaining documents via Experian.com/upload therefore Experian opened up regular disputes instead of blocking Information all documents were sent via email to XXXX XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7371765 about?
Complaint #7371765 was filed against Experian Information Solutions INC. regarding Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports specifically about Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-08-08T12:00:00-05:00.
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, credit repair services, 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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