Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Incorrect information on your report -- Complaint #8023969
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8023969
Company: Transworld Systems INC
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-Issue: Account status incorrect
State: Missouri
ZIP Code: 657XX
Date Received: 2023-12-18T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am reaching out to address a critical matter concerning XXXX 's inaccurate reporting on my consumer report, disseminated by XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, which I believe constitutes violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S. Code 1681s2. The FCRA clearly states in 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) that furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies have a " duty to provide accurate information. '' The law prohibits the furnishing of any information " if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. '' Moreover, the Internal Revenue Service ( IRS ) regulation is explicit, stating, " Even if you didn't receive a Form 1099-C, you must report canceled debt as gross income on your tax return. '' It is crucial to note that the IRS defines a charge-off as gross or ordinary income, emphasizing that " income does not get reported on the consumer report. '' Thus, any reporting of this account as a debt is inaccurate and in violation of IRS regulations. I urge the immediate correction of the account status to reflect " closed and paid as agreed. '' Additionally, the reporting of Charge Offs across all three credit reporting agencies by XXXX is inconsistent with 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), which prohibits the furnishing of inaccurate information. The law specifically states, " A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. '' The reporting of such inaccurate information has caused severe damage to my character, my reputation, my general mode of living and my ability to obtain credit for personal and house purposes. It has damaged my livelihood. In light of the above, I formally request a method and mode of verification for each credit reporting agency to rectify these inaccuracies promptly. I appreciate your attention to this matter and trust that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will conduct a thorough investigation to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8023969 about?
Complaint #8023969 was filed against Transworld Systems INC regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Incorrect information on your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-18T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Transworld Systems 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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