Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem -- Complaint #8609061
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8609061
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: Investigation took more than 30 days
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60653
Date Received: 2024-03-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-03-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am writing to file a formal complaint against the credit bureaus for their failure to remove late payments from my credit report. I initiated a dispute more than 30 days ago regarding the presence of these late payments on my report, and to my dismay, the credit bureaus have not verified or taken appropriate action to address this issue. This inaction is a violation of my rights as a consumer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) and section 1666b. The late payments on my credit report are inaccurate and have had a significantly negative impact on my creditworthiness. Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA states that if a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of any information on their credit report, the credit bureaus must conduct a reasonable investigation to determine the validity of the disputed information. Additionally, section 1666b of the FCRA mandates that the credit bureaus must promptly remove inaccurate or unverifiable information from a consumer 's credit report. It is crucial for the credit bureaus to adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and conduct a thorough investigation to verify the accuracy of the reported late payments. However, despite the ample time provided, they have failed to fulfill their obligation to verify each late payment. It is the responsibility of the credit bureaus to verify the accuracy of these late payments. Specifically, Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA states that if a consumer disputes the completeness or accuracy of any information on their credit report, the credit bureaus must conduct a reasonable investigation to determine the validity of the disputed information. By not verifying these late payments within the specified time frame, the credit bureaus have violated this provision and further harmed my creditworthiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8609061 about?
Complaint #8609061 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 2024-03-22T12:00:00-05:00.
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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Can I see other complaints against Experian Information Solutions INC.?
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Disclaimer
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