Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports -- Improper use of your report -- Complaint #9817379
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 9817379
Company: Experian Information Solutions INC.
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-Issue: Reporting company used your report improperly
State: Indiana
ZIP Code: 46234
Date Received: 2024-08-15T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2024-08-15T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
**Subject : Complaint Against Experian for Violations of FCRA and Privacy Act of 1974** Dear CFPB, I am writing to formally file a pre-arbitration complaint against Experian for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( ii ), and the Privacy Act of 1974. Experian has improperly included transaction histories, late payments, and credit utilization data in my credit report, which should be excluded under 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( ii ). This section, as outlined in 12 CFR 1022.3 ( c ), excludes transaction or experience information between the consumer and the reporting party from being included in a consumer report. Moreover, Experian has shared my transaction history with affiliated companies, including XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account in violation of both the FCRA and the Privacy Act of 1974. I request that Experian update my credit report to reflect all transaction histories as zero and ensure that all accounts are reported as current. Experian has 30 days from the date of this letter to make these corrections. If these updates are not made within this timeframe, I will have no choice but to initiate electronic arbitration proceedings. These actions by Experian represent a clear violation of the FCRA and the Privacy Act of 1974, negatively impacting my creditworthiness. I urge the CFPB to take immediate action to investigate these violations and ensure compliance with the legal standards set forth in these regulations. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #9817379 about?
Complaint #9817379 was filed against Experian Information Solutions INC. regarding Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports specifically about Improper use of your report. It was received by the CFPB on 2024-08-15T12:00:00-05:00.
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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